Anita has been treated with perphenazine for several years.Recently,she's begun constantly smacking her lips and her legs involuntarily move jerkily.She has also begun to display twitching facial tics.This is an example of:
A) dystonia.
B) akathisia.
C) tardive dyskinesia.
D) neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications like perphenazine, characterized by involuntary movements such as lip smacking, jerky leg movements, and facial tics.

Anita Has Been Treated with Perphenazine for Several Years