Question 64 · LEK · Antipsychotics
Indicate the true statement concerning neuroleptic malignant syndrome:
- A. correlates with the increased dopaminergic transmission.
- B. occurs in 0.02-3% of patients treated with neuroleptics.
- C. more frequently occurs in women.
- D. gives hypothermia.
- E. is caused by renal insufficiency.
Hint
Recall the mechanism of NMS, its sex distribution, the change in body temperature and the reported incidence range.
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