Which sign(s) and symptom(s) may occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever
b. Hypertension
c. Severe extrapyramidal symptoms
d. Alterations in consciousness
e. Bradycardia
ANS: A, B, C, D
Fever, severe extrapyramidal symptoms, hypertension, and alterations in consciousness (such as stupor, mutism, and coma) are characteristic of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Bradycardia is not a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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