A 42-year-old patient who has been prescribed lithium for Bi…

A 42-year-old patient who has been prescribed lithium for Bipolar I disorder for the past 9 years calls the clinic to report nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and worsening of hand tremor, making it difficult to hold a cup of coffee. Assessing the current status, the provider is most concerned about the following changes since the last appointment

A 39-year old patient is brought to the emergency department…

A 39-year old patient is brought to the emergency department by his wife complaining of blurred vision, severe headache, nausea and vomiting. They had just come from a restaurant where he ordered caviar as an appetizer and then ate some of his favorite foods such as a fresh salad with swiss cheese and hard salami, chicken smothered in Canadian cheddar and he drank a glass of cabernet sauvignon with dinner. His current medications include selegiline (Emsam) 6 mg every morning and Eskalith (lithium) 450 mg BID to treat a mood disorder. The most likely cause of his symptoms is

Based upon Ben’s case in the previous question – as a school…

Based upon Ben’s case in the previous question – as a school-based OT, you are asked to consult on Ben’s ability to effectively complete school tasks across his day. Teachers describe that episodes of agitation are worse during gym, band, and during class transitions. Considering this information, which would be the BEST strategy to suggest?