In general,lower potency first-generation antipsychotic agents such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine)will have more of which of the following effects in contrast to the higher potency first-generation antipsychotic agents such as haloperidol (Haldol): (1)sedation, (2)orthostatic hypotension, (3)autonomic effects, (4)extrapyramidal effects?

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Chlorpromazine will have more sedation,orthostatic hypotension,and autonomic effects than haloperidol.Lower potency first-generation antipsychotic agents such as chlorpromazine have more sedation,more peripheral side effects,and more autonomic effects.Higher potency first-generation antipsychotics agents such as haloperidol have more extrapyramidal effects and less sedation.

In General,lower Potency First-Generation Antipsychotic Agents Such as Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)will