EPSEs

Question 1

Types of dystonia

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Extra pyramidal side effects have been reported in the use of which of the following medications?

Answer 2

Fluoxetine

Question 3

an antihistamine used in the management of extrapyramidal side effects?

Answer 3

Diphenhydramine