Psychiatric Drugs and Medications Q 12

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The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome when SSRIs are given with monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized in which of the following?

  

     A. A productive cough and bradycardia

     B. Hypotension and urinary retention

     C. Muscle rigidity and high fever

     D. Tea-colored urine and constipation

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Muscle rigidity and high fever

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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially serious drug reaction causing the body to have excessive serotonin, a chemical produced by the nerve cells. Symptoms include fever, tachycardia, hypertension, agitation, muscle rigidity, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils, and diarrhea.

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