The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?
Correct answer: A. involuntary movements of tongue and face
- A. involuntary movements of tongue and face
- B. no movement at all
- C. slow movements
- D. clapping of the hands repeatedly
Explanation
Tardive dyskinesia is a delayed movement disorder associated with long-term antipsychotic use, especially visible as repetitive involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, or face. It is not simply an absence or slowing of movement.
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