National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level 2 (NCAC II) Practice Exam Exam

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Which term describes a combination of choreic and athetoid movements?

Chorea
Counter-Adaption
Dystonia
Dyskinesia

The correct answer is: Dystonia

The term that describes a combination of choreic and athetoid movements is dyskinesia. Dyskinesia refers to abnormal, uncontrolled movements that may involve both rapid, jerky movements (chorea) and slow, writhing movements (athetosis). These manifestations can often be seen in conditions such as Parkinson's disease or as side effects of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics. While chorea is characterized by sudden, irregular, and unpredictable movements, and athetosis involves slow, continuous movements that often appear snake-like, dyskinesia encompasses both types of movements, making it more descriptive of a combined presentation. Understanding these terms and their distinctions is crucial in the clinical evaluation and management of patients with movement disorders.