Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Hallucinations

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Flattened affect

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Alogia

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Anhedonia

Question 2

What is the term for the perception of sounds that are not actually present?

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Hallucination

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Delusion

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Thought insertion

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Illusion

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is implicated as a significant factor in the development of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Glutamate

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GABA

Question 4

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia, characterized by perceiving sensory experiences in the absence of external stimuli?

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Hallucinations

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Anhedonia

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Social withdrawal

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Impaired memory

Question 5

Which of the following medications belongs to the first-generation antipsychotics, known for their higher risk of extrapyramidal side effects?

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Haloperidol

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Risperidone

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Olanzapine

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Aripiprazole

Question 6

What is the primary objective of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia?

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To modify maladaptive beliefs

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To reduce symptoms

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To improve social functioning

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To enhance cognitive skills

Question 7

What is the most common long-term prognosis for individuals with schizophrenia?

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Symptoms can be effectively managed with treatment

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Full recovery with no symptoms

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The disorder is usually fatal within a few years

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There is no effective treatment and symptoms worsen over time

Question 8

Which feature best characterizes disorganized speech in schizophrenia?

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Incoherent and illogical speech patterns

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Rapid and pressured speech

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Slurred and unclear speech

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Monotonous and flat speech

Question 9

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, involving a lack or diminution of normal functions?

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Avolition

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Delusions

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Hallucinations

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Agitation

Question 10

What is believed to be the most common cause of schizophrenia?

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Genetics

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Stress

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Childhood trauma

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Substance abuse

Question 11

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, targeting dopamine receptors?

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Antipsychotics

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Antidepressants

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Mood stabilizers

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Anxiolytics

Question 12

What is the cognitive deficit associated with schizophrenia that impairs the ability to organize thoughts and speech?

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Thought disorder

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Memory impairment

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Attention deficit

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Executive dysfunction

Question 13

What is the term used to describe a sudden worsening of symptoms in schizophrenia?

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Relapse

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Exacerbation

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Recurrence

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Episode

Question 14

What is the estimated prevalence of schizophrenia in the general population?

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0.5-1%

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1-2%

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2-3%

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3-4%

Question 15

What is the recommended first-line treatment for schizophrenia?

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Antipsychotic medication

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Hospitalization

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT typically observed as a characteristic of disorganized speech in schizophrenia?

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Fluent speech

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Derailment

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Clanging

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Neologisms

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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Flat affect

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Hallucinations

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Delusions

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Disorganized speech

Question 18

What is the most prevalent type of hallucination experienced by individuals with schizophrenia?

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Auditory

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Visual

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Olfactory

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Tactile

Question 19

Which neurotransmitter has been strongly implicated in the etiology of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Glutamate

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Norepinephrine

Question 20

What is the term for an individual who has experienced a significant and lasting improvement in their symptoms of schizophrenia?

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In remission

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Recovered

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Cured

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Stable

Question 21

What is the primary ethical dilemma in treating individuals with schizophrenia who lack insight into their illness?

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Obtaining informed consent for treatment

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Ensuring medication adherence and compliance

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Addressing stigma and discrimination

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Allocating resources and funding

Question 22

What is the term for a false, unshakeable belief?

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Delusion

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Obsession

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Hallucination

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Compulsion

Question 23

Which neurotransmitter is strongly implicated in the development of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Glutamate

Question 24

What is the first-line treatment option for schizophrenia?

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Antipsychotic medication

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Psychotherapy

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Electroconvulsive therapy

Question 25

Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior?

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Disorganized schizophrenia

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Paranoid schizophrenia

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Catatonic schizophrenia

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Undifferentiated schizophrenia

Question 26

What is the primary focus of neuroimaging research in schizophrenia?

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Identifying brain abnormalities linked to the disorder

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Creating tools for early schizophrenia detection

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Assessing treatment effectiveness

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Uncovering the genetic basis of schizophrenia

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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Hallucinations

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Social withdrawal

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Avolition

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Anhedonia

Question 28

Which of the following neurotransmitters is most commonly implicated in the development of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Glutamate

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a first-line treatment option for schizophrenia?

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Atypical antipsychotics

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Question 30

What is the term for the persistent belief in false ideas despite evidence to the contrary?

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Delusion

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Hallucination

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Obsession

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Compulsion

Question 31

Which type of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect?

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Hebephrenic

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Paranoid

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Catatonic

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Undifferentiated

Question 32

What is the term for the experience of hearing voices that are not real and not attributable to another medical condition?

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Hallucination

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Delusion

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Obsession

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Compulsion

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia?

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Providing insight into the causes of the disorder

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Reducing delusions

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Improving social skills

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Managing hallucinations

Question 34

What is the term for the inability to experience pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyable?

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Anhedonia

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Avolition

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Alogia

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Abulia

Question 35

How do positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia differ primarily?

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Positive symptoms involve an increase in normal functions, while negative symptoms involve a decrease.

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Positive symptoms are more responsive to medication than negative symptoms.

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Negative symptoms are a more severe form of schizophrenia than positive symptoms.

Question 36

Which neuroimaging technique has greatly improved our understanding of the brain changes associated with schizophrenia?

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Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)

Question 37

Which of the following is a cardinal symptom of schizophrenia characterized by sensory experiences that lack an external stimulus?

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Hallucinations

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Delusions

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Impaired social functioning

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Disorganized speech

Question 38

Schizophrenia is primarily associated with dysregulation of which neurotransmitter system?

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Dopamine

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Norepinephrine

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Glutamate

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Serotonin

Question 39

The first-line pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia primarily targets which neurotransmitter?

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Dopamine

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Norepinephrine

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Glutamate

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Serotonin

Question 40

Which type of psychotherapy is commonly used in conjunction with medication to manage schizophrenia symptoms and improve functioning?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Person-Centered Therapy

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Art Therapy

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Psychodynamic Therapy

Question 41

What is the term for the phase characterized by a gradual emergence of schizophrenia symptoms prior to the full onset of the disorder?

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Prodrome

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Acute Episode

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Remission

Question 42

Which of the following is considered a protective factor against the development of schizophrenia?

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Strong social support

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Family history of mental illness

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Cannabis use

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Urban environment

Question 43

Approximately what percentage of the general population is affected by schizophrenia?

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1%

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10%

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20%

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5%

Question 44

Which of the following conditions commonly co-occurs with schizophrenia?

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Substance use disorder

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Diabetes

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Heart disease

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Cancer

Question 45

Which atypical antipsychotic medication is used to treat negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as reduced motivation and social withdrawal?

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Clozapine

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Lithium

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Fluoxetine

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Risperidone