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Mini Quiz: Malignant Catatonia
Author(s)Gregory Fricchione, MD
Key Takeaways
- Malignant catatonia requires prompt recognition and intervention to prevent severe complications and improve outcomes.
- Benzodiazepines, especially lorazepam, are the first-line treatment due to their rapid efficacy in symptom relief.
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.
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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:
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