MRCPsych A Category: Psychopharmacology

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Which drug has a very small margin of safety between its therapeutic and toxic doses?

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A 65-year-old individual on lithium treatment experiences a fine tremor that is affecting their handwriting and causing embarrassment. Despite having normal lithium levels, what is the most effective solution to alleviate this issue?

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A middle-aged patient with a lengthy mental health history and multiple medications presents at the clinic with complaints of deteriorating physical health in the past six months. They report experiencing constipation, lethargy, and heightened depression. Additionally, they disclose being hospitalized two weeks ago and diagnosed with kidney stones. Which of their prescribed medications is the probable culprit for their symptoms?

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Regarding the following medications, smoking tobacco will not affect the levels of:

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If lithium is taken in combination with one of the following medications used to treat high blood pressure, which one is most likely to cause lithium toxicity?

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Which of the following is the least anticipated outcome of using lithium over an extended period of time?

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What is a true statement about antidepressant medications that are not taken orally?

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An HIV+ patient in their 60s attends clinic in view of ongoing depression. You note a number of cutaneous lesions in the form of purple-red macules on their face and neck. These are also apparent on the mucous membranes. Which of the following would you most suspect?: