A Patient Has Been Taking Haloperidol (Haldol) IM, an Antipsychotic

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) IM, an antipsychotic drug, for years. You notice that he is grinding his teeth and smacking his lips frequently. You think that he may have

• A) Tardive dyskinesia
• B) Gustatory hallucinations
• C) Spasms of the jaw
• D) Parkinsonian symptoms

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Definitions:

Severe Hazing

The practice of subjecting newcomers to abusive or humiliating trials and rituals, often under the guise of initiation into a group, which can be extreme in nature.

Belief Perseverance

Belief Perseverance is the psychological phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs even after those beliefs have been discredited or proven wrong.

Social Worlds

Refers to the distinct and various social environments or societies where individuals interact based on shared interests, activities, or identities.

Attitudes

Mental positions or feelings toward a person, thing, or situation, influenced by an individual's experiences, beliefs, and emotions.