A patient experiencing an extrapyramidal adverse effect is not able to relax. This is known as
1. dystonia.
2. tardive dyskinesia.
3. akathisia.
4. Parkinsonism.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The inability to relax is akathisia.
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