A 50 year old woman with schizophrenia who has been taking a antipsychotic drug for the past 3 years has begun to show involuntary chewing and lip-smacking movements. Which can be the most likely possibility?
Correct Answer: Tardive Dyskinesia
Description: Ans. D. Tardive dyskinesiaTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder that results in involuntary, repetitive body movements. This may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue, or smacking the lips.Additionally, there may be rapid jerking movements or slow writhing movements
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