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rl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Abnormal, involuntary movement disorders due to a drug-induced imbalance between two major neurotransmitters (dopamine and acetylcholine) in portions of the brain are called

1. dystonic reactions.
2. pyramidal side effects.
3. extrapyramidal side effects.
4. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Question 2

The client interprets the proverb A rolling stone gathers no moss as, As long as the rock keeps moving, it won't turn green. This is an example of

1. mutism.
2. flight of ideas.
3. concrete thinking.
4. loose association.

marict · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Extrapyramidal side effects are abnormal involuntary movement disorders that develop be-cause of a drug-induced imbalance between two major neurotransmitters, dopamine and ac-etylcholine, in portions of the brain.

Answer to Question 2

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Concrete thinking is the inability to identify or describe feelings, experiences, and behavior abstractly.