The class of antipsychotics used in behavioral emergencies are called ____.

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Butyrophenones, such as haloperidol, are the class of antipsychotics commonly used in behavioral emergencies due to their rapid onset of action and effectiveness in calming agitation and aggression. Phenothiazines and thioxanthenes are also antipsychotic classes, but they are not as commonly used in behavioral emergencies. Dopamines are not a class of antipsychotics, but rather a neurotransmitter in the brain.

The Class of Antipsychotics Used in Behavioral Emergencies Are Called