A client has been receiving haloperidol (Haldol), a dopamine

Last updated: 7/30/2022

A client has been receiving haloperidol (Haldol), a dopamine antagonist. When the psychiatrist changes the order to aripiprazole (Abilify), a partial dopamine antagonist, the nurse anticipates the client will experience which effect? Answers A-D Greater efficacy from the new drug Fewer side effects greater reduction in symptomsGreater adherence in taking the drug