Course Summary

Practice Level: Advanced

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening complication that usually appears within a clinical setting such as during antipsychotic therapy. Patients who take neuroleptic medications may exhibit symptoms of physical deterioration, confusion and fever. While this condition is not entirely understood, its symptoms are recognizable and typically easily resolved with little or no long-term impact to the patient when caught early.

Course Format

This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you’re ready, purchase the course by clicking the “Add To Cart” button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Discuss the clinical presentation and diagnosis of NMS
  • Explain treatments of NMS

Course Syllabus

Introduction

Overview Of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

    • Dopamine Receptors and NMS

Neuroleptic Drugs

    • Neuroleptic Drugs and NMS

    • Neuroleptics or Antipsychotics as Sole Cause of NMS

Clinical Presentation And Diagnosis Of NMS

    • Diagnosing NMS

    • Distinguishing NMS from Serotonin Syndrome

    • NMS and Malignant Hyperthermia

    • Other Disorders Mistaken for NMS

    • Drugs Causing Symptoms Resembling NMS

NMS And Serotonergic Receptors

Part 1 Summary

Part 2

Introduction

Overview Of NMS And Treatment Options

Antipsychotic Use And Discontinuance

Pharmacologic Therapy For NMS

    • Dantrolene

    • Bromocriptine

    • Lorazepam

    • Other Pharmacologic Approaches

    • Hypothermia and Regulation Of Body Temperature

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Clinical Management Of NMS

    • Secondary Complications of NMS Patients

Prognosis And Recovery From NMS

Part 2 Summary

Authors

Jassin M. Jouria, MD

Jassin M. Jouria is a medical doctor, professor of academic medicine, and medical author. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and has completed his clinical clerkship training in various teaching hospitals throughout New York, including King’s County Hospital Center and Brookdale Medical Center, among others. Dr. Jouria has served as a test prep tutor and instructor for Kaplan. He has developed several medical courses and curricula for a variety of educational institutions. Dr. Jouria has also served on multiple levels in the academic field including faculty member and Department Chair. Dr. Jouria continues to serves as a Subject Matter Expert for several continuing education organizations covering multiple basic medical sciences.

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