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Psychotropic medications can cause destabilization of thermoregulation due to:
  1. Stimulation of the hypothalamus
  2. Brain stimulation
  3. Brain destimulation
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer - A - Thermoregulation occurs as a function of stimulation of the hypothalamus. Recent studies have shown that calcium levels in the brain, which act on the process of stimulation, may be altered because of primary mental health chemical imbalances or treatment with psychotropic medication.
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