Question 50 (part 2) · LEK · Antipsychotics
Restlessness of the lower limbs, the upper limbs and the trunk present both in sitting and standing positions with a frequent compulsion to walk (wiggle) occurring during treatment with anti-psychotic drugs is called:
- A. active negativism.
- B. severe dyskinesia.
- C. tardive dyskinesia.
- D. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- E. akathisia.
Hint
Look for the extrapyramidal side effect defined by subjective inner restlessness and an urge to keep moving.
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