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james0929

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Prolonged treatment with traditional antipsychotic drugs can lead to the development of _________ , a syndrome that consists of abnormal involuntary movements of the mouth and face, such as tongue protrusion, chewing, and lip puckering.
 
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Question 2

Stanley is 65, and for the past couple of years he has been suffering from a gradual worsening of his memory, as well as experiencing some language difficulties and problems with his reasoning and decision making. What is the most likely diagnosis?
 
  a. delirium
  b. organic psychosis
  c. dementia
  d. schizophrenia


AmberC1996

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

tardive dyskinesia

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


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