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Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) How does an alpha-2a receptor agonist really improve attention? A. It lowers brainstem NE output similar to its antihypertensive effects…

Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) Which of the following antidepressants is also formally approved for treating insomnia? A. Quetiapine B. Diphenhydramine C. Hydroxyzine D. Trazodone…

Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) What are common causes of abrupt-onset psychosis? A. Stimulant intoxication B. Medically induced delirium C. Alcohol or BZ withdrawal D….

Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) What are some usual benefits of slow-release preparation medications? A. Lower blood plasma levels often allow for less severe adverse…

Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) Which of the following do not appear to have marked weight-loss adverse effects when treating children with ADHD? A. Guanfacine–ER…

Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) Which of the following medications is often used in regulatory trials to determine if a CYP450 inhibition interaction exists with…

Pretest self-assessment question (answer at the end of the case) If a manic spell is instigated by initiation of an antidepressant, which of the following is likely to happen? A….