A 40-year-old man with schizophrenia started haloperidol 2 days ago. He now presents with severe subjective inner restlessness and cannot sit still. Vitals show BP 138/82, HR 98, RR 16, temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%. He repeatedly stands, paces, and sits down. Neurologic exam reveals normal strength and coordination; no tremor noted. Serum creatinine and electrolytes are normal. Which diagnosis best explains his symptoms?

  1. A)Acute dystonia
  2. B)Tardive dyskinesia
  3. C)Parkinsonism
  4. D)AkathisiaGABARITO
  5. E)Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Explicação

Akathisia is an extrapyramidal adverse effect of dopamine receptor blockade characterized by inner restlessness. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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