The nurse notes that a client is taking an antipsychotic drug.The nurse understands that neuropsychiatric status is heavily influenced by which of the following neurotransmitters that are of primary importance to this health problem?

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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in regulating mood, anxiety, and psychosis. Antipsychotic drugs work by blocking dopamine receptors, which can lead to increased levels of serotonin in the brain. Therefore, serotonin is of primary importance in the neuropsychiatric status of clients taking antipsychotic drugs.

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