Discussion
Monday November 30, 1998 - Question 10
Which of the following statements regarding the clinical characteristics of NMS is correct?
A. Hyperthermia associated with “classic” or “full
blown” NMS is usually mild.
B. Altered thermoregulation is the sole explanation
for elevated body temperature.
C. Dehydration seldom occurs in patients experiencing
NMS.
D. Muscular hypertonicity associated with NMS
is described as generalized lead-pipe muscle rigidity.
E. Alterations in consciousness are not routinely
seen with NMS.