A 30-year-old man with schizophrenia on risperidone complains of restlessness and an inability to stay still. What side effect is he most likely exper...

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A 30-year-old man with schizophrenia on risperidone complains of restlessness and an inability to stay still. What side effect is he most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Akathisia

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Tardive dyskinesia

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Parkinsonism

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Anticholinergic effects

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Mental Health & Psychiatry

A 30-year-old man with schizophrenia on risperidone complains of restlessness and an inability to stay still. What side effect is he most likely experiencing?