A Patient with a Recent Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Is Taking

A patient with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia is taking thioridazine (Mellaril) to treat psychotic symptoms.The patient's family member is concerned that the patient continues to have little interest in activities and has difficulty beginning even simple tasks.The primary care NP should contact the patient's psychiatrist to discuss changing to:

A) fluphenazine (Prolixin) .
B) risperidone (Risperdal) .
C) chlorpromazine (Thorazine) .
D) prochlorperazine (Compazine) .