Difficulty in initiating muscle movement is known as:
A. tachykinesia
B. dyskinesia
C. bradykinesia
D. akathisia
d
Rationale: Akathisia is defined as a difficulty in initiating muscle movement. It is one of the main adverse effects of anti-psychotic drugs.
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