BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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6. A patient with schizophrenia, who is prescribed an antipsychotic medication, suddenly develops muscle rigidity, high fever, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction. What life-threatening medication-related emergency should you suspect?

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

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

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