A patient with schizophrenia develops akathisia on antipsychotics. Which medication adjustment is indicated?

A patient with schizophrenia develops akathisia on antipsychotics. Which medication adjustment is indicated?

  • Correct Answer: Add propranolol
  • Increase antipsychotic dose
  • Switch to clozapine
  • Add lorazepam

Explanation: Propranolol is effective for antipsychotic-induced akathisia.

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