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John a 20 year old man was recently admitted to the acute psychiatric unit. He has a history of intermittent psychotic symptoms and has been erratic in his follow-up and adherence to prescribed treatment. This admission was precipitated by a dramatic exacerbation of psychosis after John smoked a considerable quantity of cannabis (hydro). He was highly aroused and resistant on admission and was administered 10mg olanzapine by intramuscular injection on top of his charted olanzapine 10mg BD. • What are the expected therapeutic effects of olanzapine? • What are the potential side effects of this drug? An hour after being administered the IM injection, John's appeared agitated, was unable to remain still and appeared to have a marked resting tremor. What is going on and what ought to be the response? • Describe the signs, symptoms, and management of extrapyramidal symptoms. • Describe the signs, symptoms, and management of akathisia. Need Assignment Help?