Which disease state of a non-adherent patient is at greater risk for substance use, violence, and victimization as well as worse overall quality of life?

Question 1

M. M. is 27-year-old female student pharmacist who presents to the ER after experiencing extreme lightheadedness during her fourth-year seminar presentation. Her vitals are as follows: BP (107/65) and HR of 45. What medication below is likely the cause of these symptoms?

A. Tranylcypromine

B. Clonazepam

C. Propranolol

D. Fluoxetine

Question 2

Which atypical antipsychotic(s) require a meal for better absorption?

i. Quetiapine

ii. Ziprasidone

iii. Asenapine

iv. Olanzapine

v. Lurasidone

A. I and V

B. II and V

C. III and V

D. V only

Question 3

Which statement is TRUE regarding the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)/serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) in patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

A. Symptom remission is expected within 1 week.

B. Symptoms may worsen initially with SSRI treatment.

C. They are considered second-line therapy.

D. Start at the usual starting dose that is consistent with depression treatment.