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QuestionChoice
Haloperidol is associated with a reduced seizure threshold, rather than an increased seizure threshold.
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Increased seizure threshold
QuestionChoice
Agranulocytosis is more likely to occur with second-generation antipsychotics like clozapine. Haloperidol is more likely to cause side effects like dystonia and akathisia.
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b
Agranulocytosis
QuestionChoice
Haloperidol is a first-generation antipsychotic. Dystonia is a type of extra-pyramidal side effect that can occur with use of these medications. Other extra-pyramidal side effects include akathisia, parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia.
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Dystonia
QuestionChoice
Dyslipidaemia is a side effect more likely to occur with the use of second-generation antipsychotics like clozapine and olanzapine, not first-generation antipsychotics like haloperidol.
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e
Dyslipidaemia
QuestionChoice
Weight gain is more likely to occur with second-generation antipsychotics like olanzapine, rather than first-generation antipsychotics like haloperidol.
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Weight gain
Concept
Chapter
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Side effects of antipsychotics
Topic
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Psychiatry
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A 50-year-old female attends the GP for a medication review. She has recently been started on haloperidol by her psychiatrist.

Which of the following side effects is most likely to occur with this medication?
a