Psychopharm
A 9-year-old child with ADHD does not respond to methylphenidate. This medication should be tried next.
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine
This neurotransmitter is a precursor for melatonin
Serotonin
Instead of sadness, teens with depression may present with this mood state
Irritable
This monthly long-acting medication can be used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder
Vivitrol (naltrexone ER)
This OTC supplement is used to target symptoms of trichotillomania.
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Memantine exerts its cognitive preservation effects through this mechanism.
NMDA receptor antagonism
A patient presenting with elevated BMI and complaints of excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headache, and nighttime sweating most likely has this disorder.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
The goal of this stage of Erikson's psychosocial development is the ability to reflect on one's life with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment
Integrity vs. Despair
This substance is associated with the highest rate of conversion to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Cannabis
Taken prior to conception, this OTC may reduce the risk of major congenital malformations in women taking anti epileptic medications.
Folic Acid
This antipsychotic carries the lowest risk of QT prolongation.
Aripiprazole
A multiple sleep latency test is used to diagnose this disorder.
Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia
In this stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, children first understand the concept of conservation of volume.
Concrete Operational
Cigarette smoking induces the metabolism of this atypical antipsychotic.
Clozapine (or Olanzapine)
Co-prescription of this class of analgesics is likely to cause a clinically significant rise in lithium levels.
NSAIDs
This is the mechanism of action of valbenazine, a medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia.
Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibition
Narcolepsy is believed to be caused by a deficiency of this substance.
Hypocretin
This hormone surge signals the onset of pubertal development.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Most substances of abuse activate this dopaminergic pathway, leading to addictive behavior.
Mesolimbic
A patient with a history of alcohol use disorder presenting with ataxia, nystagmus, and confusion is likely deficient in this vitamin.
Thiamine (B1)
In the CATIE study, this antipsychotic was considered most effective due to its low rate of discontinuation and high reduction in psychopathology.
Olanzapine
A teen presents with episodes of hypersomnolence, binge eating, hypersexuality, hallucinations and episodes of amnesia. This is the most likely diagnosis.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome
An elderly patient with memory impairment and gait disturbance is seen in clinic. After a large-volume lumber puncture, their gait is noted to improve. This is the most likely diagnosis.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Activation of this receptor is thought to be responsible for the anti-anxiety and sedative hypnotic effects of alcohol.
GABA-A
A 72-year-old patient's examination is remarkable for profound sensory ataxia with loss of vibratory sensation and cognitive issues described as irritability fluctuating with somnolence. This is the most likely nutritional deficiency associated with these findings.
Cobalamin (B12)