Multiple Choice
A patient is diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Which medication from the patient's pharmacologic profile most likely led to this problem?
A) Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
B) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C) Haloperidol (Haldol)
D) Paroxetine (Paxil)
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