A depressive patient who is taking paroxetine goes to the er with pain and is given meperidine. Shortly afterward she develops diaphoresis, myoclonus, muscle rigidt, hyperthermia, and seizures. What is your diagnosis?

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1. A depressive patient who is taking paroxetine goes to the er with pain and is given meperidine. Shortly afterward she develops diaphoresis, myoclonus, muscle rigidt, hyperthermia, and seizures. What is your diagnosis?