BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 FULL TEST BANK WITH
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⩥ What is agranulocytosis in relation to antipsychotic medications?
Answer: A blood disorder causing decreased white blood cells, often
related to neutropenia.
⩥ What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)? Answer: A serious
condition characterized by rigidity and high fever; requires monitoring.
⩥ What are the symptoms of acute extrapyramidal syndromes? Answer:
Dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia.
⩥ What is dystonia? Answer: Impaired muscle tone with involuntary
muscle spasms leading to abnormal postures.
⩥ What is pseudoparkinsonism? Answer: Drug-induced parkinsonism
presenting with rigidity, slowed movements, and tremors.
⩥ What is akathisia? Answer: A state of restlessness and inability to sit
still, often accompanied by anxiety.