Winston has been taking a neuroleptic drug for several years,and he now suffers from an irreversible disorder of the nervous system that involves uncontrollable,repetitive movements of the body and face.Winston probably began taking a neuroleptic drug to treat his ____,but the drug led to the disorder known as ____.

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Neuroleptic drugs are primarily used to treat schizophrenia, and tardive dyskinesia is a well-known irreversible side effect of these drugs. Therefore, Winston most likely began taking the drug to treat schizophrenia, and the drug led to his development of tardive dyskinesia. Choice A (agranulocytosis) is a potential side effect of antipsychotic drugs, but it is not related to Winston's symptoms. Choice C (anxiety disorder) is not typically treated with neuroleptic drugs. Choice D (anxiety disorder and tardive dyskinesia) is incorrect because tardive dyskinesia is not a side effect of drugs used to treat anxiety disorders.

Winston Has Been Taking a Neuroleptic Drug for Several Years,and