Discussion
Friday November 27, 1998 - Question 7
Which of the following statements regarding the management of serotonin syndrome is correct?
A. External cooling is never indicated in the
management of patients with serotonin syndrome.
B. Efforts to lower hyperthermia are not compromised
by the presence of muscle rigidity.
C. Core body temperature can be accurately assessed
using a tympanic thermometer.
D. Benzodiazepines are considered the first drug
of choice to treat muscle rigidity.
E. Attempts at serotonin receptor blockade with
cyproheptadine may be appropriate for all patients.