You advise Mr. Boone, a patient that you are caring for who…

You advise Mr. Boone, a patient that you are caring for who has relapsed multiple times regarding alcohol use, that due to the mechanism of action of disulfiram (Antabuse), he should avoid any alcohol intake while he is taking this medication. What will occur if he drinks alcohol?

A 10-year-old with a diagnosis of ADHD, has responded well t…

A 10-year-old with a diagnosis of ADHD, has responded well to treatment with an amphetamine stimulant and his school grades have improved. His mother is concerned about the potential for him to develop a stimulant addiction. Which of the following statements would you include as part of your teaching?

Mr. Stevens presents to your office for help stopping alcoho…

Mr. Stevens presents to your office for help stopping alcohol. He has tried to quit multiple times himself, with no success. He was just released from a detox unit and has not had a drink in 6 weeks, but has intense cravings. He states “I really need to quit this time, my doctor told me I have pretty bad cirrhosis and I’ll die if I don’t quit”. He has no other significant medical history. Which medication would you choose to start Mr. Stevens on?

You are providing a consult in the emergency room for a pati…

You are providing a consult in the emergency room for a patient who presented with intense pain. You review the chart and see that the patient attends treatment at the Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) clinic for a history of heroin abuse. On exam the patient is diaphoretic, pupils are dilated, he is complaining of nausea, and has tachycardia. His UDS is only positive for his prescribed Suboxone. You notice the patient has recent injection marks (track marks) on his arm. What may explain the patient’s symptoms?

A 25 year old female with a long standing history of ADHD pr…

A 25 year old female with a long standing history of ADHD presents to your office to establish care with a new provider. She is starting a new job and is worried about her ability to focus while learning about her new role. She also recently learned she is 8-weeks pregnant. Which of these is the best option for treatment for this patient?