What information is required to be included on a prescription? This may be a list or an example prescription.

A 44-year-old man is taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression. He recently reported experiencing sexual dysfunction, leading to the discontinuation of the medication. When he attempts to stop, he experiences akathisia, tingling, and dizziness. Which of the following properties of paroxetine (Paxil) may be responsible for the side effects/withdrawal effects he is experiencing? 

What is the classic neurotransmitter view of depression, and what are the limitations of this view? What theory has expanded this view?

You have initiated treatment with fluoxetine (Prozac) 20mg daily for symptoms of bulimia. Which of the following statements from your patient would cause you to be cautious as you consider increasing the dose to 40mg daily?

You know from your psychopharmacology class that serotoninergic medications should not be combined, like prescribing and SSRI and an MAOI together. Due to potential interactions, it’s suggest that an SSRI should be stopped for 1-2 weeks prior to starting an MOAI, with one exception. Which SSRI is the exception requiring a longer wash-out period?

Which of the following labs should be collected while monitoring valproic acid (Depakote)

What are the four elements of capacity needed prior to consenting a patient for treatment? What are examples of conditions/elements that may impair capacity?

Which of the following medications is helpful in the treatment of anxiety, but not as PRN (as needed) medication?

A 30-year-old man being treated for depression presents with lethargy, confusion, diaphoresis, flushing, tremors, and hyperreflexia. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 27-year-old female presents with symptoms of intrusive and reoccurring thoughts, fixation on repetitive behaviors, and significant anxiety. They spend multiple hours per day on behaviors to relieve the intrusive thoughts. You diagnose OCD and decided to begin treatment. Which of the following medications is generally considered the “gold standard” treatment?