A patient on antipsychotic for past 4 weeks is brought to the emergency with complaint of acute onset of fever, excessive sweating confusion, rigidity of limbs and decreased communication. Examination reveals Temperature of 104degF; P/R – 120/min BP-150/100 with disorientation. What is the most probable diagnosis:
A patient on antipsychotic for past 4 weeks is brought to the emergency with complaint of acute onset of fever, excessive sweating confusion, rigidity of limbs and decreased communication. Examination reveals Temperature of 104degF; P/R – 120/min BP-150/100 with disorientation. What is the most probable diagnosis:
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A patient on antipsychotic for past 4 weeks is brought to the emergency with complaint of acute onset of fever, excessive sweating confusion, rigidity of limbs and decreased communication. Examination reveals Temperature of 104degF; P/R - 120/min BP-150/100 with disorientation. What is the most probable diagnosis:
✓ Correct Answer: D. Neurolept malignant syndrome
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