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at 3:23 a.m. Jan, 25, 2025
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andrewmathias8
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andrewmathias8
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UW Step 2 - 4043
Man with decade-long hx of bipolar on lithium has been symptom-free for 3 years now and inquires about the possibility of discontinuing lithium.
Q: What is the most appropriate recommendation?
A: Continue long-term lithium therapy
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What is the appropriate management for a patient with newly diagnosed schizophrenia that has significant improvement in symptoms after 1 month taking an antipsychotic?
{{c1::Continue antipsychotic treatment indefinitely}}
{{c1::Continue antipsychotic treatment indefinitely}}
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- Evidence shows that risk of relapse is reduced in patients who continue medication indefinitely
- This recommendation applies to all patients with schizophrenia, even those experiencing a first psychotic episode; compare with patients with first episode of MDD who are recommended to continue antidepressants for 6 months following acute response to medication
- This recommendation applies to all patients with schizophrenia, even those experiencing a first psychotic episode; compare with patients with first episode of MDD who are recommended to continue antidepressants for 6 months following acute response to medication
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