A 17-year-old girl started fluoxetine 2 weeks ago for depres… A 17-year-old girl started fluoxetine 2 weeks ago for depression. Her mood is slightly better, but she now reports passive suicidal thoughts without a plan or intent. Read Details
A 33-year-old patient with depression and obesity is concern… A 33-year-old patient with depression and obesity is concerned about weight gain with antidepressants. Which medication would be the most appropriate to minimize weight gain and potentially promote weight loss? Read Details
A provider is considering starting bupropion for depression… A provider is considering starting bupropion for depression given its favorable side effect profile regarding sexual dysfunction and weight gain.Which patient has an absolute contraindication to bupropion? Read Details
A 42-year-old patient with MDD and chronic insomnia reports… A 42-year-old patient with MDD and chronic insomnia reports difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. You want to select an antidepressant that may also improve sleep. Which is the best option? Read Details
A 45-year-old woman is prescribed zolpidem for insomnia. Wha… A 45-year-old woman is prescribed zolpidem for insomnia. What is the most important instruction to give her? Read Details
A patient develops tardive dyskinesia from long-term antipsy… A patient develops tardive dyskinesia from long-term antipsychotic use. Which of the following medications is FDA-approved for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia? Read Details
A 32-year-old woman taking lamotrigine for bipolar disorder… A 32-year-old woman taking lamotrigine for bipolar disorder develops a new rash on her body. She has no fever or other symptoms. What is the best next step? Read Details
A 25-year-old patient presents to the ED with sustained neck… A 25-year-old patient presents to the ED with sustained neck contraction and upward eye deviation shortly after starting a high-potency antipsychotic. What is the best immediate treatment? Read Details
A patient on clozapine presents with fever, sore throat, and… A patient on clozapine presents with fever, sore throat, and malaise. Labs show ANC of 900. What is the best next step? Read Details
A 52-year-old patient on olanzapine for schizophrenia has ga… A 52-year-old patient on olanzapine for schizophrenia has gained 20 pounds and developed elevated fasting glucose. What is the best next step? Read Details