A patient prescribed a first-generation antipsychotic (FGA) has developed difficulty speaking and chewing and is observed having slow, wormlike movements of the tongue. The provider recognizes these symptoms and begins treatment for which adverse reaction?

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These symptoms are indicative of tardive dyskinesia, a serious and potentially irreversible side effect of first-generation antipsychotics, characterized by slow, involuntary, and repetitive movements, particularly of the face and tongue.

A Patient Prescribed a First-Generation Antipsychotic (FGA) Has Developed Difficulty