15th February 2025

You see a 31-year-old woman with bipolar disorder.

You see a 31-year-old woman with bipolar disorder. She has recently experienced a manic relapse and started haloperidol a week ago. When you review her, she has developed a high temperature of 40℃ and muscle rigidity. She looks sweaty and has difficulty breathing.

Which of the following would be most appropriate as part of her treatment?

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