The male 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 clients
B) Clozapine, because it is a typical, first generation antipsychotic
C) Risperidone, because it exacerbates symptoms of depression
D) Thioridazine, because of cross sensitivity among phenothiazines
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