EPPP Psychology

Answer: C - Lucy is given antipsychotics to relieve the symptoms of disordered thinking brought on by her schizophrenia. Antipsychotics are given to schizophrenia patients as a first line drug to relieve a number of symptoms including disordered thinking. Antipsychotics are also used to reduce the frequency of auditory and visual hallucinations. A commonly used antipsychotic is Haloperidol or Haldol.