The nurse recognizes which of the following as an extrapyramidal symptom(s)?
a. photosensitivity c. tics
b. rhythmic clonic muscle contractions d. pigmentary changes in the eye
ANS: B, C
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Correct b. and c. These are extrapyramidal symptoms.
Incorrect a. and d. These are not extrapyramidal symptoms.
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