MRCPsych A Category: Psychopharmacology

mrcpsych-1838

What is the duration of time it takes for half of the olanzapine to be eliminated from the body?

mrcpsych-1839

A middle-aged man with a long standing history of recurrent depression, who is currently taking nortriptyline and lithium, presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, a deepening voice, and a decreased sex drive. During the physical examination, you observe that the outer edges of his eyebrows are notably sparse. Which of the following tests is most likely to reveal an abnormality?

mrcpsych-1840

What is the accurate statement about the post-injection syndrome linked with olanzapine embonate?

mrcpsych-1841

What is a true statement about the biotransformation of substances that come from outside the body?

mrcpsych-1832

Which antihistamine should be avoided when a patient is taking an MAOI medication?

mrcpsych-1834

What condition of situation would make the use of lithium inappropriate of unsafe?

mrcpsych-1820

A client complains of feeling ill after abruptly discontinuing paroxetine. What symptom is most indicative of discontinuation syndrome associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors?