Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (56/1700)

A 35yo man with a hx of schizophrenia is brought to the ER by his friends due to drowsiness. On
examination he is generally rigid. A dx of neuroleptic malignant syndrome except:

a. Renal failure
b. Pyrexia
c. Elevated creatinine kinase
d. Usually occurs after prolonged tx
e. Tachycardia





















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answer: D
usually occurs with multiple drugs, soon after adding another one 

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