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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) define and list 4 symptoms and 3 interventions
What is a rare life threatening rxn to neuroleptic meds
Symptoms- Fever, profuse sweating, elevated WBCs, Tremors, Elevated heart enzymes, confusion, incontinence, agitation, rigidity
Interventions- STOP ALL MEDS!,Tx fever, F & E, reduce muscle rigidity, consider dopamine agonists