National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level 2 (NCAC II) Practice Exam Exam

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Serotonin Syndrome?

1. Agitation

2. Feeding intolerance

3. Diaphoresis

4. Tremors

The correct answer is: Feeding intolerance

Feeding intolerance is not recognized as a symptom of Serotonin Syndrome, making it the correct choice. Serotonin Syndrome occurs due to excessive serotonergic activity in the nervous system and is characterized by a variety of symptoms that result from hyperstimulation of serotonin receptors. Key symptoms include increased agitation, diaphoresis (excessive sweating), and tremors, which reflect the overactivity of serotonin in the body. Agitation, for instance, can manifest as restlessness or an inability to relax, while diaphoresis may occur as a result of heightened sympathetic activity. Tremors, a form of involuntary muscle movement, can also be linked to neuromuscular excitability associated with elevated serotonin levels. In contrast, feeding intolerance typically refers to a gastrointestinal response seen most often in pediatric contexts, particularly in infants with specific feeding issues rather than a direct result of neurochemical imbalances associated with Serotonin Syndrome. Thus, while feeding intolerance might present in various medical situations, it does not correlate with the hallmark symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome.