This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Abnormal, involuntary movement disorders due to a drug-induced imbalance between two major ... (Read 6 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
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.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

marict

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Answer to Question 1

3
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

3
Concrete thinking is the inability to identify or describe feelings, experiences, and behavior abstractly.




rl

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


smrtceo

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library