A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes.He is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that eventually affect the entire body.The most likely diagnosis is:
A) Tardive dyskinesia
B) Huntington disease
C) Hypokinesia
D) Alzheimer disease

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Huntington disease is manifested by chorea,abnormal movement that begins in the face and arms,eventually affecting the entire body.There is progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes.
Tardive dyskinesia is manifested by rapid,repetitive,stereotypic movements.Most characteristic is continual chewing with intermittent protrusions of the tongue,lip smacking,and facial grimacing.
Hypokinesia is loss of voluntary movement despite preserved consciousness and normal peripheral nerve and muscle function.
Alzheimer disease is manifested by cognitive deficits and not movement problems; motor impairments will occur in the later stages.

A 40-Year-Old Male Complains of Uncontrolled Excessive Movement and Progressive