This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharmacotherapy in psychiatry, Subject name: Psychiatry
A 17-year-old with schizophrenia recently staed on antipsychotics is brought to casualty with neck rigidity. He has 
Select and explain. 
A. Dystonia, B. Catatonia, C. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, D. Tardive dyskinesia
A: Dystonia
Answer: A: Dystonia 
Explanation: * <48 hours of staing antipsychotics * M.C in======Younger black males * If a patient develops dystonia he is more prone for eps Patient considers this as an Allergic reaction , thereby may stop drugs Layryngeal dystonia is a Psychiatric emergency, should be treated with IV lorazepam TREATMENT * Diphenhydramine * Benztropine mesylate * Prophylactic anticholinergics helps Ref.Kaplon and sadock, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 923