When side effects appear when antipsychotic drugs are given in the treatment of schizophrenia, it would be most appropriate to
A) stop administering the antipsychotic immediately
B) reduce the dosage of the antipsychotic
C) switch to another type of antipsychotic
D) either b or c would be appropriate
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