Which of the following symptoms are considered to be adverse effects of first- and sec-ond-generation antipsychotics? Select all that apply
a. Sedation
b. Dystonia
c. Parkinsonism
d. Productive cough
e. Akathisia
f. Seizures
g. Headaches
ANS: A, B, C, D, E, F
Common adverse effects of first- and second-generation drugs include sedation, extrapyramidal symptoms (dystonia, parkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia), seizures, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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