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A 35-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of recurrent depressive episodes. She has tried multiple antidepressants, but her symptoms have not improved. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 35-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of recurrent depressive episodes. She has tried multiple antidepressants, but her symptoms have not improved. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
- Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
- Major depressive disorder with psychotic features
- Bipolar disorder
- Treatment-resistant depression (correct)
A 40-year-old man is diagnosed with schizophrenia and is prescribed risperidone. Which of the following is a potential side effect of this medication?
A 40-year-old man is diagnosed with schizophrenia and is prescribed risperidone. Which of the following is a potential side effect of this medication?
- Diabetes insipidus
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (correct)
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
A 25-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of insomnia, fatigue, and low mood. She has a history of childhood trauma and reports dissociative symptoms. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 25-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of insomnia, fatigue, and low mood. She has a history of childhood trauma and reports dissociative symptoms. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
- Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) (correct)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is prescribed fluoxetine. Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of this medication?
A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is prescribed fluoxetine. Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of this medication?
A 30-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of anxiety, palpitations, and tremors. She has a history of Graves' disease and is currently euthyroid. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 30-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of anxiety, palpitations, and tremors. She has a history of Graves' disease and is currently euthyroid. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 28-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of worsening depressive symptoms, despite being on fluoxetine 20mg daily. He has a family history of bipolar disorder. What is the most likely cause of treatment resistance?
A 28-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of worsening depressive symptoms, despite being on fluoxetine 20mg daily. He has a family history of bipolar disorder. What is the most likely cause of treatment resistance?
A 45-year-old woman with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine. Which of the following is a potential long-term side effect of this medication?
A 45-year-old woman with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine. Which of the following is a potential long-term side effect of this medication?
A 22-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 22-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 35-year-old woman with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is prescribed clomipramine. Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of this medication?
A 35-year-old woman with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is prescribed clomipramine. Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of this medication?
A 40-year-old man with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prescribed prazosin. What is the primary indication for this medication?
A 40-year-old man with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prescribed prazosin. What is the primary indication for this medication?
A 32-year-old woman presents with a 4-month history of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and insomnia. She has a family history of bipolar disorder. Her symptoms worsen with antidepressant treatment. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 32-year-old woman presents with a 4-month history of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and insomnia. She has a family history of bipolar disorder. Her symptoms worsen with antidepressant treatment. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 25-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of auditory hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized behavior. He has a history of substance abuse and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
A 25-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of auditory hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized behavior. He has a history of substance abuse and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. She has a history of thyroidectomy and is currently euthyroid. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. She has a history of thyroidectomy and is currently euthyroid. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety. He has a family history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of his prescribed medication?
A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety. He has a family history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of his prescribed medication?
A 35-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. He has a history of substance abuse and has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
A 35-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. He has a history of substance abuse and has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
A 29-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of worsening depressive symptoms, despite being on fluoxetine 20mg daily. She has a family history of bipolar disorder. Which of the following is the most likely cause of treatment resistance?
A 29-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of worsening depressive symptoms, despite being on fluoxetine 20mg daily. She has a family history of bipolar disorder. Which of the following is the most likely cause of treatment resistance?
A 45-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine. Which of the following is a potential side effect of this medication?
A 45-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine. Which of the following is a potential side effect of this medication?
A 31-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and palpitations. She has a history of hypothyroidism and is currently euthyroid. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 31-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and palpitations. She has a history of hypothyroidism and is currently euthyroid. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 42-year-old man with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is prescribed clomipramine. Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of this medication?
A 42-year-old man with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is prescribed clomipramine. Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of this medication?
A 38-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. She has a history of substance abuse and has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
A 38-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. She has a history of substance abuse and has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
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