Luke Is Suffering from Schizophrenia and Has Been Administered Risperdal,an

question 93

Multiple Choice

Luke is suffering from schizophrenia and has been administered Risperdal,an atypical antipsychotic medication.According to this information,which of the following side effects is he most likely to experience as a result of the intake of this drug?

• A)tardive dyskinesia
• B)metabolic syndrome
• C)toxicity
• D)confusion

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light, as opposed to rods, which work better in dim light.

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions including thought, memory, perception, and language.

Rods

Cells in the eye's retina known as photoreceptors that enable vision under dim lighting conditions.