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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which drug classification is most commonly used to relieve the drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects associated with antipsychotic agents?
 
  A) Anticonvulsants
  B) Antiparkinson
  C) Antihypertensives
  D) Anxiolytics

Question 2

A client is exhibiting lip smacking, facial grimacing, and protruding tongue movements. This extrapyramidal side effect would accurately be documented as which of the following?
 
  A) Akathisia
  B) Tardive dyskinesia
  C) Drug-induced parkinsonism
  D) Dystonia


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katieost

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


jlmhmf

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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