Which is/are extrapyramidal adverse effect(s) of antipsychotic agents? (Select all that apply.)
a. Spasmodic movements of muscle groups
b. Masklike expression
c. Lip smacking
d. Inability to sit in one place for an extended period
e. Weight gain
ANS: A, B, C, D
Dystonic reactions, pseudoparkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, and akathisia are extrapyramidal symptoms of antipsychotic agents. Antipsychotic drug therapy often causes substantial weight gain, but this is not classified as an extrapyramidal adverse effect.
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