Asked by Mayur Dande on Jun 03, 2024
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Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by
A) obsessions.
B) panic attacks.
C) auditory hallucinations.
D) involuntary muscle movements.
Tardive Dyskinesia
A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements, often caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs.
Involuntary Muscle Movements
Muscle movements that occur without conscious control, such as reflexes or the beating of the heart.
Obsessions
Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress and anxiety.
- Recognize the features and therapeutic approaches for tardive dyskinesia resulting from prolonged psychopharmacological therapy.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the features and therapeutic approaches for tardive dyskinesia resulting from prolonged psychopharmacological therapy.
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