A 32-year-old man presents with agitation, hyperthermia (39.5°C), and dilated pupils after ingesting unknown drugs at a party. He is hypertensive, tac...

Question

A 32-year-old man presents with agitation, hyperthermia (39.5°C), and dilated pupils after ingesting unknown drugs at a party. He is hypertensive, tachycardic, and has severe muscle rigidity. Suspect serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Which feature is more specific to serotonin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hyperreflexia and clonus

Answer

Lead-pipe rigidity

Answer

Elevated creatine kinase

Answer

Bradykinesia

Answer

Severe drooling

MCQ (SBA): Emergency medicine & Acute presentations