Pharmacology: Exam 1: Prep Guide A score

. Side Effect versus Adverse Effects The main difference between side effect and adverse effect is, a side effect can be either harmful or beneficial while an adverse effect is typically harmful and undesirable. In addition, adverse effects are more severe and life-threatening than side effects. 2. Extrapyramidal effects: (to which class) a. Acute Dystonia Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), also known as extrapyramidal side effects (EPSE) are drug-induced movement disorders, which include acute and long-term symptoms. These symptoms include dystonia (continuous spasms and muscle contractions) b. Tardive Dyskinesia 3. Status Epilepticus A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or having more than 1 seizure within a 5 minute period, without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes is called status epilepticus. This is a medical emergency that may lead to permanent brain damage or death.