Question 117 · LEK · Antipsychotics
Indicate the false statement concerning neuroleptic malignant syndrome:
- A. it is twice more common in males than in women.
- B. it is characterized by the increase of creatine phosphokinase concentration above 1000 u/L, accompanied by a decrease in transaminase activity.
- C. it may be complicated with heart arrhythmia, including sudden cardiac arrest.
- D. its clinical picture includes increased muscle tonus and disorders of consciousness.
- E. laboratory test may show myoglobinuria.
Hint
Think about what massive muscle breakdown does to enzymes found in both muscle and liver.
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