The family members of a patient admitted for hallucinations and delusions tells you that the patient is currently taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for the treatment of schizophrenia. Which statement about this drug is true?
A) Throazine is associated with a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms.
B) Thorazine relieves anxiety symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
C) Thorazine is used for acute schizoaffective disorders.
D) Thorazine is used for chronic mental illness.
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