Question

An inpatient at the Morning Glory Home for the Mentally Impaired is sitting in the corner, smacking his lips and making lateral jaw movements. These symptoms are MOST likely related to _____.

Answer 1

The given symptoms are most likely related to Tardive dyskinesia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tardive dyskinesia is a mental disorder which results in rapid, repetitive and involuntary body movements such as smacking lips, sticking out tongue, lateral movement of jaw, lip puckering and grimacing.

The long-term use of neuroleptic medications such as antipsychotics and metoclopramide, can cause Tardive dyskinesia.