Jenny Jones is a 45-year-old African American admitted to the psychiatric unit with paranoid schizophrenia. She is put on Risperdal (risperidone)
Based on your knowledge, you realize that the drug is an antipsychotic. Because of Jenny's race, it is possible that she might develop which of the following disorders as a side effect of this drug?
A.
Tardive dyskinesia
B.
Echolalia
C.
Dysphagia
D.
Echopraxia
ANS: A
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