A 75-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department (ED) by her husband because she is displaying confusion. He reports that for months, his wife has been talking about seeing “little animals” in their bedroom at night, has had difficulty walking, and has experienced sleep problems. She becomes agitated in the ED and is given an oral medication to calm her down. An hour later, she develops severe rigidity and tremor in her arms, as well as worsening mental status. Which of the following medications is most likely to have caused these symptoms?

FG was started on carbamazepine 1 month ago during an inpatient psychiatric admission for a manic episode of bipolar disorder. His serum level became therapeutic and he achieved remission during this admission, but upon presentation to clinic today you notice that he seems a little more restless and his speech is rapid. He reports adherence to medications. You’re concerned that he’s decompensating. Labs performed in the morning indicate a carbamazepine serum level of 3.2μg/mL. What is the most appropriateexplanation for this current presentation?

A 40-year-old man with a history of a specific phobia of needles comes to your office seeking treatment. He is due for routine but required blood work in 6 weeks, and he describes significant anticipatory anxiety surrounding the appointment. Which of the following pharmacological options would be most appropriate for this patient?

What neurotransmitter is primarily synthesized in the Locus Ceruleus and serves as a key player in mediating the sympathetic nervous system, commonly associated with the “Fight or Flight” response?

FD is a 23-year-old obese male admitted to the inpatient psychiatric ward with a relapse of schizophrenia. He has trialed risperidone but it caused significant weight gain so he self discontinued the medication. All initial lab work and vitals are normal and he has no other disease states. Based off the patient information you have, which of the following would be the most appropriate antipsychotic for this patient?

The brain structure that is involved with encoding the time and place of a trauma is the:

Which of the following best describes the recommendation for dosing when using divalproex and lamotrigine concurrently?

A 25-year-old male has been brought into the ER by police. He is acutely psychotic and uncooperative, agitated, swinging at staff, and requiring restraints. Which of the following treatment options would be the most appropriate?

An increase in which of the following physiological parameters is typically observed following the traumatic event in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Which of the following medications or medication classes is considered the mainstay treatment for alcohol withdrawal?