Which of the following extrapyramidal adverse effects is associated with phenothiazine drugs?
a. Sedation
b. Hypotension
c. Opacity of the lens
d. Pseudoparkinsonism
ANS: D
Although unusual when used for nausea and vomiting, phenothiazines have a variety of serious adverse effects, including extrapyramidal reactions such as pseudoparkinsonism, dystonia, aka-thisia, and tardive dyskinesia.
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