Uworld 7/15

Question 1

what is the best treatment of hoarding disorder?

Answer 1

Cognative behavioral therapy

Question 2

What tests should you order prior to starting lithium?

Answer 2

Thyroid function tests and creatinine since lithium is cleared by the kidneys. Also, lithium can cause diabetes insipidus. Also can cause hyperparathyroidism so you should check a parathyroid level and calcium level too.

Question 3

Adjustment disorder

Answer 3

Onset within 3 months of an identifiable stressor. First line treatment is psychotherapy not an SSRI