The abrupt discontinuation of dopaminergic drugs while a patient is also taking psychotropic drugs may cause:
A. a decrease in body temperature
B. arteriosclerosis
C. neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
D. Parkinson's disease
c
Rationale: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a complex that may be caused by abrupt discontinuation of dopa-minergic drugs while the patient is also taking psychotropic (neuroleptic) agents.
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The EMT shows he understands Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and a living will when he states:
A) "A living will is a form of DNR; only a living will states exactly how the patient wants to be resuscitated." B) "A DNR applies to resuscitation issues only, like when a patient stops breathing or the heart ceases to beat." C) "If a patient has a valid DNR, the EMT should withhold all care and transport the patient to the hospital." D) "If the patient has a living will, it can legally be used as a substitute for a Do Not Resuscitate order."
Reducing waste and preventing undesirable patient outcomes such as medication overdoses are quality improvement goals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.