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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the main delineating features between Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic malignant Syndrome?
A. Pupils B. Temperature C. Upper limb-Lower limb Distribution of Neuromuscular tone increase. D. Reflexes |
B Temperature can be > 41 degrees in both
A: pupils (SS) = mydriasis (NMS) = normal C: NM Tone increase (SS) LL > UL (NMS) All limbs [ lead pipe rigidity] D: Reflexes (SS) Clonus and hyperreflexia (NMS) bradyreflexia |
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Vital signs of both Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
A. Hyperthermia > 41 degrees B. Tachycardia C. Hypotension D. GCS alteration: agitation for SS and stupor for NMS. |
C. Hypertension
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Which of the following is correct regarding Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ?
A. Dry skin is a feature B. Onset is usually within 4 hours of medication ingestion for NMS C. Pupils are different in SS and NMS D. Temperature is typically elevated > 41 degrees. |
C SS= mydriasis NMS = normal
A = diaphoresis B = NMS usually delayed from 1 to 3 days. ( SS onset is more rapid: < 12 hours ) |
