A patient has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for the past 2 weeks. He drools, has hand tremors, and walks with a shuffling gait. The nurse would correctly attribute these behaviors to:
a. Akinesia
b. Tardive dyskinesia
c. Pseudoparkinsonism
d. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
ANS: C
These are symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism associated with dopamine blockade. Tardive dyskinesia occurs after long-term therapy. The remaining options are not associated with the symptoms mentioned.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false