Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is teaching a client about the difference between tardive dyskinesia (TD) and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Which statement is true with regards to tardive dyskinesia?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is an extrapyramidal side effect that typically develops after prolonged use of antipsychotic drugs, often longer than 2 years, and is not easily reversible or treated with anticholinergics.

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