Antianxiety, Antipsychotics -13

Question 1

Akathisia

Answer 1

Continuous body movement in which an individual is restless or constantly paces about

Question 2

Antianxiety drug

Answer 2

Drug used to treat anxiety; these drugs are also referred to as anxiolytics

Question 3

Antipsychotic drug

Answer 3

Drug used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions

Question 4

Anxiety

Answer 4

The state of anxiousness and hyperemotionalism that occurs with uncertainty, stress, and fearful situations

Question 5

Dystonic reaction

Answer 5

Reaction characterized by muscle spasms twitching facial grimacing or torticollis

Question 6

Extra pyramidal syndrome EPS

Answer 6

Movement disorder such as Akathisia dystonia and parkinsonism caused by antipsychotic drug therapy

Question 7

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome NMS

Answer 7

Toxic syndrome associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs

Question 8

Parkinsonism

Answer 8

Disease or drug induced condition characterized by muscular rigidity, tremors, and disturbances of movement

Question 9

Psychosis

Answer 9

 form of mental illness that produces bizarre behavior and deterioration of the personality

Question 10

Schizophrenia

Answer 10

Major form of psychosis; behavior is inappropriate

Question 11

Tardive dyskinesia

Answer 11

Drug induced involuntary movements of the lips jaw tongue and extremities