Antipsychotic drugs are also referred to as ______.
A) antidepressants
B) minor tranquilizers
C) neuroinhibitors
D) major tranquilizers

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Antipsychotic drugs are commonly known as major tranquilizers because they are used to manage symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They are different from minor tranquilizers, such as benzodiazepines, which are used to manage anxiety and sleep disorders. Antidepressants are also a different class of medication used to manage depression and anxiety disorders. Neuroinhibitors is not a commonly used term to refer to antipsychotic drugs.

Antipsychotic Drugs Are Also Referred to as ______