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14 September, 05:07

A client with chronic schizophrenia receives 20 mg of fluphenazine decanoate by I. M. injection. Three days later, muscle contractions that contort the client's neck. This client is exhibiting which extrapyramidal reaction?

(A) Dystonia

(B) Akinesia

(C) Akathisia

(D) Tardive dyskinesia

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  1. 14 September, 05:25
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    D

    Explanation:

    The fluphenazine decanoate injection given to schizophrenic patient results in Tardive dyskinesia which is an involuntary contraction of the neck, tongue, lips and face. Schizophrenic patients are, in particular, vulnerable to the Tardive dyskinesia when they are exposed to fluphenazine decanoate medication.
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