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A female suffering from psychosis, taking phenothiazines now complains of sudden onset of high grade fever, muscle rigidity and altered sensorium. The diagnosis is -

A
Malignant hypehermia
B
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
C
Tardive dyskinesia
D
Akathesia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Neuroleptic malignant syndrome o History of intake of antipsychotic drugs and high grade fever, muscle rigidity, altered sensorium suggests Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

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