NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an extrapyramidal side effect (EPS)?

Hypertension

Dystonias

Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) are a group of side effects that are often associated with antipsychotic medications. Dystonias are a type of EPS characterized by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions leading to abnormal postures or repetitive movements. Symptoms of dystonias may include muscle spasms, twisting movements, or abnormal posture. Therefore, option B, Dystonias, is the correct answer as it accurately represents an extrapyramidal side effect.

Hypertension (option A), hyperglycemia (option C), and insomnia (option D) are not typically classified as extrapyramidal side effects. Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, hyperglycemia is an elevated level of glucose in the blood, and insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. These side effects are not commonly associated with EPS.

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Hyperglycemia

Insomnia

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