Dystonic reactions, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia are types of which effect?
a. Extrapyramidal symptoms
b. Allergic reactions
c. Idiosyncratic reactions
d. Therapeutic responses
ANS: A
There are four categories of extrapyramidal symptoms: dystonic reactions, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. These are not allergic reactions, idiosyncratic reactions, or therapeutic responses.
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