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1. Extra pyramidal lesion causes:

  • A. Cog wheel rigidity
  • B. Cog wheel rigidity
  • C. Cog wheel rigidity
  • D. Cog wheel rigidity

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Medications. Extrapyramidal symptoms are most commonly caused by typical antipsychotic drugs that antagonize dopamine D2 receptors. The most common typical antipsychotics associated with EPS are haloperidol and fluphenazine.

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