This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': 'Drugs used for treating schizophrenia are chiefly: March 2010 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Antimaniac, B. Antidepressant, C. Antihistaminics, D. Antipsychotic', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans. D: Antipsychotic Antipsychotics have been a mainstay of therapy for schizophrenia since the introduction of chlorpromazine in the mid-1950s, which revolutionized treatment. Atypical/second generation antipsychotic drugs, such as riseperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine. Aripiprazole, and ziprasidone, are more commonly used than the older typical/first generation antipsychotics such as trifluoperazine and haloperidol, in acute stages. Atypical antipsychotics are also useful when negative symptoms are prominent, e.g. in chronic schizophrenia.', 'role': 'assistant'}]