30th April 2024

A 77-year-old woman with a known diagnosis of DLB is admitted with a urinary tract infection

A 77-year-old woman with a known diagnosis of DLB is admitted with a urinary tract infection. She becomes agitated overnight and is seen by the on-call FY1, who prescribes sedation to calm her down. On review the following morning, she is more lethargic than previously and exhibits increased rigidity on examination. What is the most likely drug culprit which would explain these findings?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.