KROK 1 2023 – Question 144 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient has been diagnosed with psychosis. After two weeks of receiving pharmacotherapy, the patient's condition improved. However, the patient soon developed rigidity, tremors, and hypokinesia. What drug causes these complications?
- A. Imizin (Imipramine)
- B. Diphenin (Phenytoin)
- C. Chlordiazepoxide
- D. Sydnocarb (Mesocarb)
- E. Aminazine (Chlorpromazine)
Hint
Consider the antipsychotic class that blocks dopamine D₂ receptors in the nigrostriatal pathway, causing parkinsonian side effects after a good initial response.
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