Fred has schizophrenia and is taking a medication that works by blocking dopamine receptors.Fred is most likely taking which kind of drug?
A)an antagonist
B)an agonist
C)a second messenger
D)an antidepressant

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Schizophrenia is believed to be caused by excessive dopamine activity in certain parts of the brain. Therefore, a medication that blocks dopamine receptors would be an antagonist, meaning it inhibits or opposes the effects of dopamine. This can help reduce some of the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Fred Has Schizophrenia and Is Taking a Medication That Works