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NURS 663 - Exam 1 Questions & Verified Answers Latest Updates Manic Episode - ANSWER -Elevated, expansive, or irritable mood for at least 1 week -Usually hospitalization -Severe impairment -3 of the following symptoms (4 if the mood is only irritable): D-distractibility I-indiscretion or irresponsibility G-grandiosity or inflated self-esteem F-flight of ideas, racing thoughts A-activity increased S-sleep need is decreased T-talkative, pressure of speech DIGFAST - ANSWER D-distract...

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Types of EPS and cause - 1) Acute dystonia 2) Akathisia 3) Pseudoparkinsonism 4) Tardive dyskinesia - Caused by antipsychotic medications which block dopamine and serotonin in the limbic system Pseudoparkinsonism - Repetitive "pill rolling" movement, persistent tremors, shuffling gait, drooling, rigidity acute dystonia - - Severe muscle spasms - difficulty swallowing - Stiff neck - rotation of eyes upward - Extreme facial grimacing - Protrusion of tongue Akathisia - Musc...