This antidepressant has the longest half life of all of the antidepressants we use.

This is the only mood stabilizer indicated for the prevention of suicidal ideation/attempt.

Before starting an any psychiatric you should obtain this test.

::bonus:: why?

Which area of the brain is responsible for positive psychotic symptoms and how do antipsychotics target this area?

::bonus:: which areas are responsible for negative symptoms and side effects?

What are the only three SSRIs approved for use in pediatric depression (there are 4 but one you don't use).

::bonus:: why should we not be using Paxil in kids (but actually ever)?

SSRIs (and may other psych meds) have interactions with other medications because they are mainly metabolized by this receptor.
::bonus:: Name an SSRI that has minimal interactions
::bonus:: Name a blood pressure medication that you need to be careful with due to interactions with Prozac

When starting Lithium what do you need to check first?

::bonus:: how often do you check blood levels inpatient?
::bonus:: what is a therapeutic lithium level?

A patient comes in with abrupt onset of facial flushing, increased tone, hyperreflexia, mydriasis, tachy, HTN, and hyperthermia. They are likely suffering from this.

What is the difference between a typical and an atypical antipsychotic? When do we not use an antipsychotic for psychosis?

These are three meds approved for treatment of psychosis in pediatric adolescents.

This antidepressant is indicated more strongly for atypical depression.

::bonus:: Name two other indications for this medication
::bonus:: Name at least two patient populations that wouldn't be appropriate for this med

This is a relative (or absolute depending who you ask) contraindication to starting Depakote.

Patient presents with gradually worsening stiffness, hyperthermia, tachy, HTN, hyporeflexia, and normal pupils. They are likely suffering from this.

What antipsychotics can you use emergently for schizophrenic agitation? Why?

A child says they're seeing shadow figures out of the corner of their eye and voices inside their head telling them that they're worthless. These symptoms are indicative of this disorder.

These are two ways that SSRIs and SNRIs work physiologically to alleviate depression/anxiety (be specific).

A pregnant patient with bipolar disorder comes to your clinic asking if she should continue her lithium. She has had two manic episodes in the last two years. What do you tell her?

::bonus:: what fetal defect do we sometimes see with it?
::bonus:: what is the pathophysiology of that defect?

Name three reasons you need exercise caution when starting antidepressants in the elderly.

::bonus:: how can you use unintended effects of meds to produce intended effects in special populations like the elderly?

Name at least two ~weight neutral antipsychotic

A parent comes to your office and wants you to start stimulant therapy for their kid due to ADHD symptoms. What aspect about the symptoms do you need to know to clarify the diagnosis? What could be a differential diagnosis? Why is it important to know?

This pain medication and this antibiotic should be used in caution in patients already on serotonergic agents.

A patient comes in with mania and a history of aggression of agitation, sometimes even at baseline. What med is most appropriate?

Name three major side effects caused by antipsychotics that need to be monitored when starting one. Name three that we particularly worry about with Clozapine.

What do you need to remember to tell patients when starting Latuda (lurasidone) and Geodon (ziprasidone)

Name a physical symptom, seemingly unrelated to psychiatry but whose proper completion is necessary for independent living, that indicates you should take time to assess psychiatric safety of a child.