Which of the Following Conditions Is a Potentially Fatal Condition

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is a potentially fatal condition that is associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs and is characterized by hyperthermia,muscular rigidity,catatonia,and autonomic nervous system instability?

• A) Dystonic reactions
• B) Akathisia
• C) Parkinson's disease
• D) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Definitions:

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairment.

Overestimate

To assess a value or number as greater than it actually is.

Underestimate

To judge something below its actual value, size, quantity, or importance, often leading to insufficient preparation or understanding.

Chronic Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from not obtaining adequate sleep over a prolonged period, affecting physical and mental health.