A 41-year-old with mania is started on lithium. Which statement best reflects lithium’s key pharmacologic considerations?
A 36-year-old man is started on a potent CYP3A4 inducer for…
A 36-year-old man is started on a potent CYP3A4 inducer for tuberculosis. He is also taking quetiapine. What is the MOST likely effect on quetiapine levels?
A 24-year-old with ADHD is prescribed atomoxetine. Which saf…
A 24-year-old with ADHD is prescribed atomoxetine. Which safety counseling is MOST important?
A 55-year-old woman with chronic pain and depression asks wh…
A 55-year-old woman with chronic pain and depression asks why she can’t just “take a pill and be done.” What is the BEST explanation of the role of psychopharmacology in treatment?
A patient with known QT prolongation needs an antipsychotic….
A patient with known QT prolongation needs an antipsychotic. Which SGA is most associated with QT prolongation?
A PMHNP is documenting care for a patient with SUD to suppor…
A PMHNP is documenting care for a patient with SUD to support quality and safety. Which documentation element BEST reflects AACN-aligned, evidence-based prescribing?
Question 5 (Points).
Question 5 (Points).
A patient with PTSD reports frequent nightmares and insomnia…
A patient with PTSD reports frequent nightmares and insomnia. Which medication has evidence for reducing these symptoms and may also reduce daytime symptom severity?
A 12-year-old with ADHD has prominent motor tics that worsen…
A 12-year-old with ADHD has prominent motor tics that worsen with stimulant trials. Which medication is often helpful for ADHD symptoms and comorbid tics?
A 30-year-old man on paroxetine for MDD reports anorgasmia a…
A 30-year-old man on paroxetine for MDD reports anorgasmia and decreased libido. What is the BEST pharmacologic strategy?