A Common Side Effect of Neuroleptics That Consists of Involuntary

question 107

Multiple Choice

A common side effect of neuroleptics that consists of involuntary movements of the tongue, mouth, or jaw is

• A)akathesis.
• B)agranulocytosis.
• C)tardive dyskinesia.
• D)akinesia.

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Definitions:

Borderline Personality

A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.

Schizoid Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings.

Avoidant Personality

A personality disorder characterized by feelings of extreme social inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative criticism and rejection.

Adaptive Problem Solving

A cognitive strategy to effectively address and overcome obstacles and challenges in various contexts.