AEMCA Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a common antipsychotic drug?

Chlorpromazine
Sertraline
Bupropion
Fluvoxamine

The correct answer is: Chlorpromazine

Chlorpromazine is a common antipsychotic drug that belongs to the class of medications known as typical antipsychotics or first-generation antipsychotics. It was one of the first antipsychotic medications developed and has been widely used since the 1950s to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Chlorpromazine works primarily by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps reduce psychotic symptoms, including delusions and hallucinations. The other drugs listed serve different purposes within the realm of mental health treatment: Sertraline is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) used primarily for depression and anxiety; Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that is also used for smoking cessation; Fluvoxamine, another SSRI, is primarily used for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. These medications do not primarily function as antipsychotics, making chlorpromazine the correct answer in this context.