A _______ receptor antagonist, which is thought to block DA receptors in the limbic system, would likely be prescribed to a patient with schizophrenia. A) D₁ B) D₂ C) D₄ D) D₅

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The correct drug class for treating schizophrenia is a dopamine antagonist, specifically targeting the D2 receptor subtype. Among the choices given, only option B matches this description with the drug abbreviation "D₂," which refers to the drug haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic medication that blocks D2 receptors in the limbic system. Options A, C, and D do not match this criteria.

A _______ Receptor Antagonist, Which Is Thought to Block DA