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A patient on haloperidol develops high fever 40 C, severe muscle rigidity, altered mental status, autonomic instability, and elevated CK 12,000. What is the most likely diagnosis and treatment?

Serotonin syndrome; cyproheptadine Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; stop antipsychotic, supportive care, dantrolene or bromocriptine Malignant hyperthermia; dantrolene only Catatonia; lorazepam

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; stop antipsychotic, supportive care, dantrolene or bromocriptine

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