Long-term use of dopaminergic drugs often leads to which condition?
a. Muscle flaccidity
b. Migraine headaches
c. Incontinence
d. Tardive dyskinesia
ANS: D
The long-term use of dopaminergic drugs can cause tardive dyskinesia.
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