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Serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome Flashcards

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Triad of symptoms seen in serotonin syndrome

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Neuromuscular abnormalities - myoclonus, clonus
Altered mental state
Autonomic dysfunction

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Time from starting or increasing a serotonergic drug to developing symptoms of serotonin syndrome

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Within 24 hours

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Vital signs seen in serotonin syndrome

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HTN
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Hyperthermia >40 degrees

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Neurological and psychiatric features of serotonin syndrome

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Variable mental state - agitation to coma
Increased muscle tone especially in legs
Hyperreflexia
Clonus
Dilated pupils
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Treatment for serotonin syndrome

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Withdrawal of causative agent
Supportive care
5HT2A antagonist e.g. cyproheptadine
Benzodiazepines
Atypical antipsychotics
Paralysis and intubation in severe cases
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Vital signs seen in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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HTN
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Hyperthermia >40 degrees

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Neurological and behavioural features of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Lead pipe rigidity in all limbs
Confusion
Fluctuating consciousness
Hyporeflexia
Normal pupils
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GI feature of serotonin syndrome

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Diarrhoea

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High risk combinations for serotonin syndrome

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SSRI and MAOI
SSRI and RIMA
SSRI and TCA
SSRI and SNRI
SSRI and lithium
SSRI and l-tryptophan
TCA and MAOI
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Blood test results seen with neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Raised WCC
Raised CK
Deranged LFTs
Raised myoglobin

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Proposed mechanisms causing neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Dopamine blockade at the hypothalamus causing hyperthermia

Calcium uptake into the muscles causing rigidity

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Mortality rate for neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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20%

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Patient risk factors for developing neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Young age
Male
Psychosis
Psychomotor retardation
Intellectual disability
Dehydration
Previous NMS
Hyperthyroidism
Alcoholism
Parkinson's disease
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Drug related risk factors for developing neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Recent or rapid antipsychotic dose change
First generation antipsychotics
Sudden withdrawal of anticholinergic agents
Antipsychotic polypharmacy

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Number of days antipsychotics should be stopped for following neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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At least 5 days

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Time frame neuroleptic malignant syndrome occurs in

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Can occur at any time

Often 24-72 hours after a change in antipsychotic dose

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Length of time neuroleptic malignant syndrome lasts if untreated

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10-14 days

18
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Treatments for neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Withdraw antipsychotic
Benzodiazepines
Rehydration
Bromocriptine
Dantrolene
ECT - not generally used
19
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Differences in time frames for serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Serotonin syndrome has sudden onset over <12 hours; neuroleptic malignant syndrome has subacute onset over hours to days
Serotonin syndrome resolves within a day after the agent is stopped; neuroleptic malignant syndrome can take 1-2 weeks to resolve

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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in presence of myoclonus

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Present in serotonin syndrome; not in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in presence of hypomania

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Hypomania may be present in serotonin syndrome; not present in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in reflexes

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Hyperreflexia in serotonin syndrome; normal reflexes or hyporeflexia in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in presence of rhabdomyolysis and resultant renal failure

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Common in neuroleptic malignant syndrome; not present in serotonin syndrome

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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in presence of WCC elevation

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More common in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

25
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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in pupils

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Dilated in serotonin syndrome; normal in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

26
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Differences between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in bowel sounds

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Increased in serotonin syndrome; normal or decreased in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

27
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Medications which can cause serotonin syndrome

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Antidepressants
Lithium
Opioids
Olanzapine
Risperidone
28
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Incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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0.07-0.2%

29
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Time frame over which neuroleptic malignant syndrome develops

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24-72 hours

30
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Vitamin/mineral deficiency associated with increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrom

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Low iron

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