EPSEs Flashcards
1
Q
Types of dystonia
A
Torticollis - cervical muscles spasms, resulting in a twisted posturing of the neck.
Trismus - contraction of the jaw musculature and can result in lockjaw.
Opisthotonus - arched posturing of the head, trunk, and extremities.
Laryngeal dystonia - difficulty in breathing
Oculogyric crises - involuntary contraction of one or more of the extraocular muscles, which may result in a fixed gaze with diplopia
2
Q
Extra pyramidal side effects have been reported in the use of which of the following medications?
A
Fluoxetine
3
Q
an antihistamine used in the management of extrapyramidal side effects?
A
Diphenhydramine
