Which of the following statements about Tardive's Dyskinesia is untrue?
A. It is caused by prolonged use of antipsychotic medication.
B. It can always be reversed by discontinuing psychotropic medication.
C. It causes involuntary facial, lip and tongue movements.
D. It is a late-appearing condition causing gross motor problems involving jerky limb movements and finger motions.
B. It can always be reversed by discontinuing psychotropic medication.
Unfortunately, Tardive's Dyskinesia, an iatrogenic neurological disorder caused by long-term use of antipsychotic medication, is often not reversible.
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