A 52-year-old woman with depression on fluoxetine (40 mg daily) is prescribed tramadol (50 mg TID) for chronic back pain by an orthopedic surgeon. After 3 days, she develops confusion, tremor, hyperreflexia, and muscle rigidity. Her temperature is 38.5°C. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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