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1
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Class of drugs that may cause muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, autonomic instability, and EPS?

A

Neuroleptics/AntiPsychotics=Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

2
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Side effects of corticosteroids

A

Myopathy, Immunosuppression, acute mania, thin skin, osteoporosis, easy bruising

3
Q

Treatment for DTs

A

BZDs

4
Q

Tx for neuroleptic malignant syndrome and malignant hyperthermia

A

Dantrolene

5
Q

Tx for malignant hypertension

A

Nitroprusside

6
Q

Treatment of atrial fibrillation

A

Rate control, rhythm conversion and anticoag

7
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Tx of SVT

A

If stable, rate control w carotid massage or other vagal stim. If unsuccessful, consider adenosine

8
Q

Drug-induced SLE. Drugs?

A

INH, penicillamine, hydralazine, procainamide, chlorpromazine, methyldopa, quinidine

9
Q

pinpoint pupils w what drug use?

A

Pinpoint pupils are a classic tip off for opioid use (caused by parasympathetic activation).

10
Q

Tx for ethylene glycol poisoning

A

fomepizole