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Louie is at a protest when he faces an opposing protest. Louie yells, “Don’t let those bloody, criminal, un-American jerks step on your rights, no matter what! We stay; they leave!” The police try to make Louie’s group back up. Louie’s group of protesters charges the other group and the police. Unfortunately, Louie’s group injures three people, including a police officer. Louie is indicted for inciting a riot. Louie argues that he was exercising his right to free speech. Two of the state’s witnesses, who were members of Louie’s group, testified that they would not have participated in the riot without Louie’s call to action. Concerning this case against Louie, here is the most likely result:

PART 3: Objective Portion (4 matching questions; 15 minutes, 20 points)

A PMHNP  is preparing to order the first dose of clozapine (Clozaril) to a client with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Which baseline laboratory value must be verified before entering orders for this medication?

A 28-year-old man presents to clinic requesting help for opioid addiction. He reports daily heroin use for the past 5 years and last used 12 hours ago. He is experiencing rhinorrhea, muscle aches, and yawning. He is highly motivated to quit and asks about medications that can be started now to reduce withdrawal symptoms. Which is the best initial pharmacologic option?

For pregnant women who are taking lamotrigine, which of the following  is recommended for supplementation?

A 70-year-old patient presents with memory loss and cognitive decline. The physician orders a scan to rule out structural causes of dementia, such as stroke or a brain tumor, and to assess for patterns of atrophy that could suggest a neurodegenerative disease. What is the most appropriate initial imaging modality for this purpose?

A 46-year-old man presents to your clinic reporting tremors, anxiety, and diaphoresis 12 hours after his last drink. He typically consumes one pint of vodka daily. He denies seizures or hallucinations. Vital signs: BP 152/90, HR 110, T 99.2°F.  What is the most appropriate next step in management?

The Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS) is a rating scale primarily used to evaluate which of the following conditions?