A 33-year-old woman with bipolar II disorder is prescribed a medication that is particularly effective for preventing bipolar depression and works by inhibiting glutamate release and blocking voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Known by the brand name, Lamictal.  Which drug has this mechanism of action?

Atypical antipsychotics are often used in bipolar disorder. Which of the following is FDA-approved for bipolar depression?

Which antidepressant carries the highest risk of inducing a switch to mania in a patient with bipolar disorder?

A 45-year-old man on long-term clozapine therapy presents for routine monitoring. Which lab value must be checked regularly to prevent a life-threatening adverse effect?

A 14-year-old boy with new-onset schizophrenia is started on pharmacologic therapy. Which agent is FDA-approved for this age group?

A 29-year-old pregnant woman (16 weeks gestation) has schizophrenia controlled on haloperidol. She asks whether she should stop it. What should you recommend?

Which atypical antipsychotic has the highest risk of metabolic syndrome (weight gain, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)?

Which of the following adverse effects is most associated with D2 blockade in the nigrostriatal pathway?

Which of the following can mitigate the action of dopamine?  Select all that apply. 

A 31-year-old woman with schizophrenia wants to breastfeed her newborn. She is taking risperidone. What is the most appropriate advice?