Your patient has been taking 50mg of naltrexone daily for 3…

Your patient has been taking 50mg of naltrexone daily for 3 months and has had great success cutting down on his alcohol use. When he presents for his follow up visit later this week, you know you’ll need to obtain some bloodwork to maintain safe use of naltrexone. Which lab values will you be reviewing?

CU is a 35 year-old male with schizophrenia who develops sev…

CU is a 35 year-old male with schizophrenia who develops severe restlessness and is observed repeatedly sitting, standing and pacing after his dose of Zyprexa was increased to 20mg QHS.  Since this corresponded so closely to the medication change, you suspect he is experiencing akathisia as a side effect.  Which of the following medications can be used to treat symptoms of akathisia?