A 23-year-old man with depression arrives after not eating for 2 days. Triage acuity is ESI 2; BP 108/64 mm Hg, HR 102/min. He is mute, immobile,

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A 23-year-old man with depression arrives after not eating for 2 days. Triage acuity is ESI 2; BP 108/64 mm Hg, HR 102/min. He is mute, immobile, resists passive movement, and maintains imposed postures. Glucose and CT head are normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Catatonia

Answer

Malingering

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Serotonin syndrome

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Acute dystonia

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Akathisia

Catatonia — ABEM Board MCQ

A 23-year-old man with depression arrives after not eating for 2 days. Triage acuity is ESI 2; BP 108/64 mm Hg, HR 102/min. He is mute, immobile, resists passive movement, and maintains imposed postures. Glucose and CT head are normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?