During an internship at a mental health clinic,you hear a psychiatrist say,"We need to put Mrs.Smith on a typical neuroleptic drug." You know that this type of drug will:

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Neuroleptic drugs typically work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, leading to a reduction in dopamine activity. This can help alleviate symptoms of certain mental illnesses such as psychosis, which is why the psychiatrist may be recommending it for Mrs. Smith.

During an Internship at a Mental Health Clinic,you Hear a Psychiatrist