A 30-year-old woman comes to the physician because of increasing fatigue, and irregular menstrual cycles for 4 months. The patient now has new-onset constipation, dry skin, and hair loss. She is also concerned about a weight gain of 2.27 kg (5 lb) over the last 3-4 months despite eating healthy, low-calorie foods She reports that she was prescribed a new medication by her psychiatrist 6 months ago but forgot its name. Her pulse is 51/min. Neurologic examination shows delayed relaxation of the deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following medications was most likely prescribed by the psychiatrist?

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A 30-year-old woman comes to the physician because of increasing fatigue, and irregular menstrual cycles for 4 months. The patient now has new-onset constipation, dry skin, and hair loss.  She is also concerned about a weight gain of 2.27 kg (5 lb) over the last 3-4 months despite eating healthy, low-calorie foods She reports that she was prescribed a new medication by her psychiatrist 6 months ago but forgot its name. Her pulse is 51/min. Neurologic examination shows delayed relaxation of the deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following medications was most likely prescribed by the psychiatrist?

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Eductional Objective: Hypothyroidism and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are the most common adverse effects of long-term lithium therapy.  Serum TSH and renal function (blood urea nitrogen and creatinine) should be monitored routinely.

A 30-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Physician Because of Increasing