ziprasidone

n. an atypical antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorders. It may prolong the Q-T interval of the cardiac cycle (see electrocardiographic effect) and therefore should not be taken by patients with abnormal heart rhythms or by those who have had a recent heart attack or are taking antiarrhythmic drugs. Common side effects include orthostatic hypotension and sedation. U.S. trade name: Geodon.

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Psychology term of the day

November 16th 2024

assignment therapy

a technique used in group therapy to enhance cohesiveness and communication among the participants so as to obtain maximum therapeutic benefit. A sociometric test is administered to determine the patterns of intermember relations within the group as a whole, and these patterns are then used to assign individuals to smaller, more focused groups. [articulated by Jacob L. Moreno]