QBANK A 41-year-old man with a long history of schizophrenia, paranoid type, has been on the in patient unit for almost 2 weeks. This is his third admission

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A 41-year-old man with a long history of schizophrenia, paranoid type, has been on the in patient unit for almost 2 weeks. This is his third admission in the past 6 months, and each time he seems to be less responsive to treatment. In the past, he has been on typical antipsychotics and then risperidone, with limited success. His family is supportive and makes sure he takes his medication. Given his most recent poor response, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in treatment?

A. Clozapine
B. Droperidol
C. Electroconvulsive treatment
D. Lamotrigine
E. Topiramate