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Describe the Following Adverse Effects for Antipsychotic Drugs: Extrapyramidal Side

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Describe the following adverse effects for antipsychotic drugs: extrapyramidal side effects,tardive dyskinesia,neuroleptic malignant syndrome,and hyperprolactinemia.


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Death with Dignity Act

Legislation that allows terminally ill patients to voluntarily request and receive prescription medication to end their life in a dignified manner.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs derived from barbituric acid, used as sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants, but known for potential abuse and addiction.

Intravenously

The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein, commonly used for medication or nutritional delivery in medical settings.

Mental Capacity

The ability of an individual to make decisions or perform tasks that require cognitive functions such as understanding, reasoning, and remembering.

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