Explain what occurs as a result of an antipsychotic drug side effect known as tardive dyskinesia.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Tardive dyskinesia is a syndrome that causes the patient to make involuntary, repetitive jerks and movements of the mouth, face, arms, legs, hands, and feet. This side effect has no cure but does go into remission with discontinuation of the drug, which, in turn, may cause the client's psychotic symptoms to resurface.