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Alphonso De La Portia Has Been Experiencing Abnormal, Involuntary, Irregular

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Alphonso de la Portia has been experiencing abnormal, involuntary, irregular movements of the muscles of his head, limbs and trunk. His symptoms include twisting, chewing, and thrusting movements of his tongue. The only other relevant information the social worker knows is he has been on long-term anti-psychotic medication Thorazine) . This disorder is known as:


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Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to measure the pressure.

Mercury

A chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, known for its use in thermometers, fluorescent lighting, and dental amalgams.

Aneroid

Refers to a type of barometer that measures air pressure without using liquid.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, affecting bodily functions.

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