Which extrapyramidal symptom occurs within hours to days of starting an antipsychotic and involves sudden, painful muscle contractions of the neck or eyes?
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Correct answer: Acute dystonia
Acute dystonia involves rapid-onset muscle spasms, such as torticollis (neck) or oculogyric crisis (eyes). It is treated effectively with anticholinergic medications like Diphenhydramine or Benztropine.
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