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Insulin is a water-soluble hormone, which means its receptor will be inside of the cell. 

What medication is commonly used to treat both bipolar disorder and seizures due to its ability to calm overactive nerves?    

When prescribing Venlafaxine (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor [SNRI]) for anxiety, you as a provider should know all of the following are true except, what?

 Clozapine is an FDA-approved atypical antipsychotic medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. As a provider, what is not correct when using this drug?

Which of the following dietary factors can delay the absorption of levodopa, used for Parkinson’s disease  

Which of the following is important teaching to a patient in regards to being prescribed phenytoin for epilepsy?  

Nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturates like Buspar has has not abuse potential and generally well tolerated. What else is important to know as a provider when prescribing? 

What important dietary consideration should be communicated to patients taking SSRIs? Write a short answer   

Which of the following statements about alpha receptor antagonists (alpha blockers) is TRUE?

What is the mechanism of action of valproic acid (Depakote) in preventing manic episodes, and what important consideration should be remembered when prescribing this drug to females of childbearing age?