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A patient is started on lithium for bipolar I disorder. Which lab test should be monitored routinely?

A 63-year-old female patient with a history of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD stage 3) presents for follow-up. She reports worsening anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. She previously responded well to paroxetine but stopped it due to weight gain and constipation. She has tried alprazolam intermittently but prefers a long-term, non-sedating option. Her current medications include: Metoprolol 25 mg BID Lisinopril 10 mg daily Calcium carbonate 500 mg BID Vitamin D3 1000 IU daily Her GFR is 42 mL/min/1.73m². She denies suicidal ideation or substance use. As her PMHNP, which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacologic option at this time?

A 45-year-old patient with depression reports difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. Which antidepressant might be most helpful due to its sedating properties?

All of the following drugs can be used to reduce narrowing of the airways due to inflammation as a long-term treatment for asthma EXCEPT?

The following are all reasons that aspirin can reduce blood clotting for a period of time after aspirin has been cleared from the body EXCEPT WHAT?

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:  

Which sentence shows correct sentence structure?  

Which sentence has correct comma usage?  

Parents “nurture” their children by:

Where should the comma go in this sentence? Before we leave let’s grab some snacks.