The abrupt discontinuation of dopaminergic drugs while a patient is also taking psychotropic drugs may cause:
A. a decrease in body temperature
B. arteriosclerosis
C. neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
D. Parkinson's disease
c
Rationale: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a complex that may be caused by abrupt discontinuation of dopa-minergic drugs while the patient is also taking psychotropic (neuroleptic) agents.
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