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The psychiatrist evaluates Thomas and begins him on Seroquel (quetiapine) 100mg at bedtime, to be increased by 50mg every night until he reaches 300mg. Quetiapine is what type of medication?

67-year old Ms. Applebum takes digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide daily, and just started lorazepam (Ativan) as needed for anxiety. Over 2 days, this adult developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristic of:

Thomas wakes up the morning after taking his first dose and has a mask-like expression. He is having muscle rigidity, drooling and he is slurring his words. What is the name of the side effect that he is having?

Ms. Applebum is admitted to an acute care unit. Goals and desired outcomes for Ms. Applebum will focus on:

Thomas is keeping a journal on line and his entries are starting to become bizarre. He mentions the CIA and the chip in his head. He also writes about “Bob” who is the “strong one” and is living with him and helping. He writes that “Bob” tells him how he should spend his day and who he can trust. Thomas is having?

Julie began having difficulty at work completing her assignment and was counseled by her boss. This meeting was devastating to Julie because she didn’t want to screw up her “dream job”. She started to develop other symptoms, including feeling depressed, irritable, sleeping less, eating less, anhedonia, decreased concentration and motivation. She has been having these symptoms for over 2 weeks. What diagnosis did Julie develop?

Children with ADHD qualify for special school services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The healthcare team is considering a long-acting “shot of Haldol”. This is:

Eight year old Billy learns his parents have decided to get a divorce. They will have joint custody, and Billy and his 5- year old sister will spend time at both parents’ house during the week. For the last seven months, Billy has been angry and had temper tantrums more than he used to. He has a low frustration tolerance, has difficulty following rules, has become argumentative with authority figures (both parents & other authority figures) and does not accept responsibility for his behavior. Billy’s diagnosis is?

Select one potential side effect of opioid intoxication (not withdrawal)