An inpatient at the Morning Glory Home for the Mentally Impaired is sitting in the corner, smacking his lips and making lateral jaw movements. These symptoms are MOST likely related to _____.

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Answer:

The given symptoms are most likely related to Tardive dyskinesia.

Explanation:

Tardive dyskinesia is a mental disorder which results in rapid, repetitive and involuntary body movements such as smacking lips, sticking out tongue, lateral movement of jaw, lip puckering and grimacing.

The long-term use of neuroleptic medications such as antipsychotics and metoclopramide, can cause Tardive dyskinesia.