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mcq 4
conym5 - 03-20-10 15:19
A 35 yr old an presents with fever, rigidity and delirium to your clinic. Pt is currently on antipsychotics ( not remember the name of the drug). what is the next step in the management of this pt?
conym5 - 03-20-10 15:19
A 35 yr old an presents with fever, rigidity and delirium to your clinic. Pt is currently on antipsychotics ( not remember the name of the drug). what is the next step in the management of this pt?
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Re: mcq 4
conym5 - 03-23-10 22:55 @ ammulufy : Immediate discontinuation of the medication should be the 1st step in any suspected drug overdose..next is supportive measures..
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Re: mcq 4 mtniharika - 04-30-10 09:40 My answer is: d.
Immediate discontinuation of the medication is the first step to be followed in any case of suspected overdose of medication
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Re: mcq 4 bingousmle - 04-30-10 10:12 My answer is: d.
Immediate discontinuation of the medication should be the first step... however it should be followed by supportive measures and dantrolene if needed....
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Re: mcq 4 babbu5508 - 05-20-10 15:25 My answer is: d.
presents with fever, rigidity and delirium to your clinic. Pt is currently on antipsychotics..looks like a drug overdose...so Immediate discontinuation of the medication
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