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50. A patient prescribed an antidepressant reports feeling agitated, restless, and having rapid heart rate, along with tremors and excessive sweating, after recently increasing their dose. What serious adverse drug reaction should you suspect?

A. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
B. Tardive Dyskinesia
C. Serotonin Syndrome
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D. Hypertensive Crisis

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  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
  • Tardive Dyskinesia
  • Serotonin Syndrome
  • Hypertensive Crisis

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