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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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