A client is experiencing a psychotic episode. He is in good physical health but has allergies to penicillin, prochlorperazine (Compazine) , and bee stings. Which antipsychotic medication would be contraindicated for the client?
A) Haloperidol, because it is used only in elderly patients
B) Clozapine, because it is incompatible with desipramine
C) Risperidone, because it exacerbates symptoms of depression
D) Thioridazine, because of cross-sensitivity among phenothiazines
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