vallia
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A 28-year-old man is placed on haloperidol after he is diagnosed with schizophrenia. A few days later his
concerned mother brings him back to the psychiatrist because he is exhibiting strange movements. The physician
observes movements that consist of sustained contractions and twisting motions of his limbs and trunk, with his
eyes tonically deviated upward for several minutes. Which of the following adverse reactions is occurring in this
patient?
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A. Akathisia
B. Dystonia
C. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
D. Parkinsonism
E. Tardive dyskinesia
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| drpkaur
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B.dystonias occur within few days of therapy with neuroleptics(esp haloperidol and fluphenazine).
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| vallia
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| drpkaur
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let's continue this thread..then how many days/weeks after haloperidol therapy akathisia /parkinsonism occurs...
tardive dyskinesia develops after months/years of treatment ,so far what i have read..
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| drsnq
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remember 4 for this
4 hours....acute dystonia...means dec tone
4 days..akinesia meand loss of control of vol muscle movement
4 weeks...Akathasia means motor restlessness from anxety to unable to sit /lie quietly
4 months tardive dyskinesia typical oro facial movements
correct me if i am wrong
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