A 19-year-old patient, newly diagnosed with schizophrenia, i…

A 19-year-old patient, newly diagnosed with schizophrenia, is hospitalized with symptoms including auditory hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech. No suicidal ideation. The physician recommends starting an antipsychotic. The patient’s parents worry about his ability to take medication daily. He has a BMI in the obese range, smokes one pack of cigarettes daily at home, and has no other medical conditions or medications. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding his treatment?

JH is a 47-year-old male who comes into the clinic today and…

JH is a 47-year-old male who comes into the clinic today and tells the medical team that over the past few months he has experienced worsening in the symptoms in his legs.  He describes a creepy crawly feeling that appears in the evening and worsens around bedtime.  It gives the patient difficulty falling asleep.  He is diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and the medical team would like your help in choosing medication therapies. His ferritin levels are given below: Today –      Ferritin: 26 ng/mL   Based on RLS treatment guidelines, what would be the recommendation would you make for JH’s drug therapy?

Of the following medications, which would predict to be the…

Of the following medications, which would predict to be the LEAST appropriate in treating a 55 yo Asian female with neuropathic pain due to post-herpetic neuralgia? This patient is also currently receiving chronic oxycodone for treatment of her left hip osteoarthritis. She lists her only allergy is to carbamazepine (rash). (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)