<prompt> A 23-year old young boy with schizophrenia is well maintained on risperidone for the last 2 months. He has no family history of the disease. For how long medication should be continued in this patient?5 years6 months2 years12 months  <response>: Ans: C. 2 yearsRef: Niraj Ahtda 7e p67Multiple randomized trials have found that maintenance of antipsychotic medication reduces the risk of relapse over a period of up to two years. 