Friday December 4, 1998 - Question 14

Which of the following statements corresponds to serotonin syndrome (more than one response may be correct)?

Which of the following statements corresponds to neuroleptic malignant syndrome (more than one response may be correct)?

A. Acute decreases in dopaminergic activity can cause this syndrome.
B. Relative serotonin excess can cause this syndrome.
C. Onset of symptoms frequently begins within minutes to hours after administration of the drug.
D. Symptom development is gradual, usually over a period of days to weeks.
E. Symptoms are slower to resolve (average: 9 days).
F. Dopamine agonists may improve this condition.
G. Serotonin antagonists may improve this condition.