Match each recombination frequency with the most reasonable interpretation.

Abrupt discontinuation of which mood stabilizer has the potential to result in seizure? 

Considering the role of the amygdala, which class of medication is most associated with reducing hyperactivity of this region of the brain? 

Which behavioral strategy is most likely to help increase morning cortisol levels and improve alertness upon waking?

Which part of the neuron primarily receives incoming signals from other neurons?

A 55-year-old female with bipolar disorder has been stable on lithium for several years. Recently, she developed influenza and began taking over-the-counter NSAIDs for body aches. Two days later, she presents to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting, tremor, confusion, and ataxia. Her family reports she has been increasingly lethargic and disoriented. Vital signs: BP 130/80 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, Temp 98.6°FLabs: Lithium level = 2.2 mEq/L (therapeutic range: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L)Renal function mildly impaired.

Which statement best differentiates Wernicke’s encephalopathy from Korsakoff syndrome?

One must be careful to warn the patient that these medications can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives: 

BONUS POINTS (2 POINTS) What did you learn from the “How to Swallow Pills” by Dr. Bonnie Kaplan?  

Which process describes the movement of neurotransmitters back into the presynaptic neuron after release?