A patient presents with acute dystonia (muscle groups that become "frozen" in position), what medication can be used to be treat this side effect:
a. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
d. Clozapine (Clozaril)
Answer: c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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