Tardive Dyskinesia, a Condition That Can Occur in Patients Who

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Multiple Choice

Tardive dyskinesia, a condition that can occur in patients who take antipsychotic medications,

• A) can result from short-term use.
• B) can result from low doses.
• C) occurs in less than 2% of patients.
• D) may often be irreversible.

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