Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is characterized by: (A) Bradycardia, (B) Labile hypeension, (C) Hypotonia, (D) Hypothermia
Answer is B. Features of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Increased body temperature >38degC (>100.4degF), orConfused or altered consciousnessDiaphoresis "sweat shock"Rigid musclesAutonomic imbalanceLabile hypeension Metabolic acidosis (Refer: Kaplan and Saddock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 10th edition, pg no: 995)