The acute dystonic reaction known as ____ is an increased muscle tone in the extremities that resists movement.

A. acute dissociative reaction
B. cogwheeling
C. lead pipe rigidity
D. neuroleptic malignant syndrome


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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A. visual center. B. sensory center for pain. C. center for skeletal muscle control. D. auditory center.

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Which of the following is an example of an indirect cost of illness?

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