• To identify the proposed neurotransmitter pathways underpinning schizophrenia and psychosis

• To name examples of first- and -second generation antipsychotics

• name two second generation antipsychotic drugs exam que

• name two first generation antipsychotic drug exam que

HE SAID SPECIFICALLY HE WILL NEVER ASK FOR THE CLASS OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC first line only for a name of a first line antipsychotic

what is risperidone and when is it used

risperidone is a second generation antipsychotic drug and it is often used in the prodromal stage

clozapine is another second generation antipsychotic drug and it is used as a last stand treatment option for patients who are immune to other treatments

first line antipsychotics he mentioned specifically that may be useful to remember are

• Haloperidol
• Chlorpromazine