A 29-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department by Police

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Multiple Choice

A 29-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by police after he broke into a radio station and started yelling about being a "child of nature destined to reverse global warming and save the planet."  He is initially cooperative with the nurse taking his vital signs but then starts pacing around the room and raising his arms with clenched fists, motioning toward the hospital staff.  His speech is rapid, loud, and difficult to interrupt.  Medical records indicate a history of depression treated with antidepressants and a hospitalization 2 years ago following a suicide attempt.  Temperature is 37 C (98.6 F) , blood pressure is 142/85 mm Hg, pulse is 96/min, and respirations are 20/min.  Administering which of the following medications is the most appropriate initial step in pharmacological management of this patient?

• A)Carbamazepine
• B)Clozapine
• C)Lithium
• D)Lorazepam
• E)Mirtazapine
• F)Valproate

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