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Which of the following medications would you educate the patient to look for the development of a rash in week four of treatment?

Whenever 34-year-old Margaret has to give a presentation in front of a group, she becomes very nervous. She starts sweating profusely, her legs feel like “spaghetti,” and she often has immense trouble remembering what she wanted to say. The patient states that these events are infrequent. She is otherwise without anxiety symptoms and does not want to take something that would make her feel “loopy.” Vital signs are within normal limits. Medical history is significant for past alcohol abuse, from which she has been abstaining for 7 years. What is the most appropriate prescription?

You are treating a 78-year-old patient with a diagnosis of major depression disorder and a history of myocardial infarction, s/p stent, cardiac arrhythmia, and emphysema. Which medication would be most appropriate for this patient?

Which medication required liver function tests every 6-12 months?

A 24-year-old make with current major depressive episode has experienced only a minimal reduction of depressive symptoms after 10 weeks of treatment with citalopram at 40mg daily. The patient complaints of a nearly complete loss of sexual desire and difficulty attaining an erection. This sexual difficulty is causing problems in his marriage. He has no history of medication problems and uses no illicit substances. What would mostly like be the next step in treatment?

The PMHNP is interviewing a patient who describes pronounced worry; somatic complaints of sweating, dizziness, and palpitations; and an impending feeling of doom. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

You are a treating a patient with a diagnosis of major depression disorder, who states that she is 6 weeks pregnant, which antidepressant has an increased risk of cardiac defects, including atrial and ventricular septal defects?

A 37-year-old woman presents with recently diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder. She complains of palpitations and tremors associated with her anxiety that are significantly affecting her daily life. The patient is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which medication is indicated as an adjunct for her symptoms?

Melissa has been feeling exhausted and lacking energy for the past month since starting as a medical intern at the county hospital. She also experiences hand tremors and disturbed sleep patterns, which she attributes to her excessive caffeine intake. Three days ago, she called her sister after feeling guilty about not being able to help their mom when she needed them most. Melissa was crying and sounded inconsolable. Her sister took her to a doctor, who diagnosed Melissa with mild generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following drugs is FDA-approved for her condition?

What is the primary mechanism of action of buspirone (Buspar)?