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, Rhett Syndrome a rare disorder found virtually exclusively in girls, is a neurodevelopmental
disorder in which the child usually develops normally unitl about 6 to 18 months of
age at which characteristics of the syndrome emerge; characteristics include:
hypotonia (loss of muscle tone), reduced eye contact, decelerated head growth,
and disinterest in play activities
EPS types Tardive dyskinesia happen after years (eps is a precursor). Acute dystonia (hours),
Parkinsons (weeks), Akathisia (days)
Where do EPS originate nigrostiatal tract.
How does tegretol interact with cipro cipro and erythromycin are inhibitors. Cause increased level of Tegretol. Black
box warning
Tegretol side effects Aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, steven johnsons, hyponatremia. Watch with
cipro and erythro
nuchal rigidity stiffness in cervical neck area, meningitis
ACE inhibitors -pril, CHF
signs of serotonin syndrome -shivering
-anxiety
-diaphoresis
-hyperthermia
Shits and Shivers
diarrhea, shivering, hyperreflexia/myoclonis, increased temperature, vital sign
instability, encephalopathy, restlessness, sweating
Serotonin Discontinuation Syndrome syndrome caused by abrupt withdrawal of an antidepressant drug, resulting in
sensory disturbances, sleeping disturbances, disequilibrium, flu-like symptoms,
dizzy, vertigo, paresthesia (brain zaps), nausea/vomiting, and gastrointestinal
effects