ME is an elderly female who is currently on amitriptyline, m…

ME is an elderly female who is currently on amitriptyline, mirtazapine, lorazepam, and buspirone for depression and anxiety. She is currently complaining of dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision.Which of her medications is most likely causing these side effects?

OL is a 34-year-old male with schizophrenia, started on quet…

OL is a 34-year-old male with schizophrenia, started on quetiapine 3 months ago with partial response thus far. All appropriate lab work had been performed at that time and was within normal limits. Previous adequate trials of antipsychotics include asenapine, which was ineffective. He is also on lisinopril for hypertension.New lab work/vitals have been obtained. The patient has significant abnormalities in several readings and he has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to make at this time?

A 40-year-old woman with bipolar disorder presents to the em…

A 40-year-old woman with bipolar disorder presents to the emergency room 2 weeks after starting a new medication.  She reports that she was doing well until she got a viral gastroenteritis and was unable to eat for several days.  While the viral symptoms have resolved, she now complains of nausea and vomiting, ataxia and tremor.  Which of the following studies should be ordered first?