Mini Quiz: Malignant Catatonia

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What is the best treatment for malignant catatonia, which is characterized by catatonic symptoms plus fever and hyperautonomia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality? Take the quiz.

What is the best treatment for malignant catatonia? Scroll down to take the quiz.

For malignant catatonia, which is characterized by catatonic symptoms plus fever and hyperautonomia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, the best treatment choice below would be:

A. Valproic acid and lorazepam
B. ECT and lorazepam
C. Olanzepine and lorazepam
D. Memantine and lorazepam
E. Bromocriptine and dantrolene
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