Bella was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 26. She was put on medication to help control the hallucinations and delusions she was experiencing

Now at age 38, she continues to take that medication because it works for her. However, she has started to develop embarrassing facial twitches that she cannot control. Bella likely has _____, which is a result from the _____ she has been taking over the years.
a) motor dysfunction; mood stabilizers
b) epilepsy; antipsychotics
c) tardive dyskinesia; neuroleptics
d) epilepsy; minor tranquilizers


Answer: c

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