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Question 1
A 28-year-old woman presents with 3 weeks of depressed mood, anhedonia, decreased sleep, low energy, poor concentration, weight loss, and passive suicidal ideation without plan. She has no manic history. Which is the most appropriate first-line pharmacologic treatment?
Correct Answer:
Sertraline
Question 2
A 32-year-old man has a 1-week episode of decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, increased goal-directed activity, grandiosity, and impulsive spending. He was admitted for safety. Which is the most appropriate maintenance therapy?
Correct Answer:
Lithium or valproate; consider atypical antipsychotic
Question 3
Which laboratory test is most important to obtain before starting lithium therapy?
Correct Answer:
Serum creatinine, TSH, electrolytes, pregnancy test, ECG in older patients
Question 4
A 22-year-old college student presents with 9 months of social withdrawal, auditory hallucinations of derogatory voices, persecutory delusions, and disorganized speech. No substance use. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Schizophrenia
Question 5
A patient on haloperidol develops high fever 40 C, severe muscle rigidity, altered mental status, autonomic instability, and elevated CK 12,000. What is the most likely diagnosis and treatment?
Correct Answer:
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; stop antipsychotic, supportive care, dantrolene or bromocriptine
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