Discussion
Saturday November 21, 1998 - Question 1
Which of the following general statements concerning serotonin syndrome is correct?
A. Altered mental status, autonomic dysfunction,
and neuromuscular abnormalities characterize serotonin syndrome.
B. Serotonin syndrome may occur in the absence
of drug therapy.
C. Serotonin syndrome occurs when there is a
net depletion of brain serotonin.
D. Antifungal agents are the most common class
of drugs known to produce serotonin syndrome.
E. Diagnosis of serotonin syndrome can be accomplished
by obtaining serum concentrations of suspected medications.