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A series of multiple choice questions and answers related to psychiatric medications and conditions. It covers topics such as antipsychotic medication side effects, asperger's disorder, pain modulation, antidepressant cardiovascular effects, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, mood stabilizers, antisocial personality disorders, schizophrenia, bulimia nervosa, and fragile x syndrome. The questions are designed to test knowledge of psychiatric medications, their side effects, and their applications in treating various mental health conditions.
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A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report from the patient's chemical dependency counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has been on the fence about inpatient chemical dependency treatment in the past. You assess the patient and find a strong odor of alcohol, auditory and visual hallucinations, flight of ideas, lack of sleep for 3 days, suicidal ideations without a firm plan, and plans to drive to another state to gamble. The patient's brother who accompanies him corroborates this information. In order to best treat this patient you: a. Admit him to the dual diagnosis chemical dependency unit with an order for the collection of laboratory values. b. Admit him to the inpatient chemical dependency program. c. Send the patient home with his brother and a prescription for a new antipsychotic medication. d. Admit him to the local psychiatric unit, with an order for the collection of laboratory values. Appraisal of the patient's suicidal ideation, plan, method, intent, and access to implement plan would be documented in which part of the standard psychiatric evaluation? a. History of Presenting Illness b. Review of Systems c. Diagnosis d. Mental Status Exam Violence directed toward women by an intimate partner is a serious health problem worldwide. Which of the following women has the greatest risk factors for being the victim of violence? a. 26 years old, recently separated, Asian American woman living in Boston, Massachusetts b. 42 years old, divorced, Caucasian woman dating a recently divorced man in Denver, Colorado c. 17 years old, single, Native American woman living with employed boyfriend in Galena, Alaska
d. 35 years old, pregnant, African American woman living with her husband in suburb of Dallas, Texas Which of the following statements would be most likely to be effective in changing sexual behavior when counseling a sexually active 15-year-old adolescent girl? a. Always use condoms when having sex. b. Use this sample condom c. Require your partner to use a condomd. Always carry condoms in your purse. A PMHNP is working in an integrated care clinic and his family nurse practitioner colleague asks for a consult. The family nurse practitioner asks the PMHNP what antidepressant to start for a patient who has a score of 15 on the PHQ-9. What is the appropriate response? a. A score of 15 on the PHQ9 indicates moderate depression, so the patient should be started on a selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. b. A score of 15 on the PHQ9 indicates severe depression, so you should start a SSRI and an atypical antipsychotic c. A score of 15 on the PHQ9 indicates moderate depression, so y9ou can refer the patient to therapy and start an antidepressant. d. A score of 15 on the PHQ9 indicates possible moderate depression, but a follow-up interview is required to assess for depression. I can see this patient today and further assess for depression and the appropriate treatment. A 10-year-old child lost her father to an unexpected heart attack. Normally confident, sociable and an excellent student, her teachers and mother report that she has withdrawn, become disinterested in schoolmates and schoolwork, and easily becomes tearful if anyone mentions her father. What non-pharmacological intervention would be most helpful at this time to facilitate her grieving and loss? a. Bibliotherapy b. Play therapy c. Individual therapy d. Psychoeducation group A mother presents to the clinic with her 9-year-old daughter because she is worried about her. The mother tells you that her daughter has been waking up in the middle of the night screaming off and on for the past several months. When she goes into her daughter's room, she is sitting up in bed and is initially inconsolable but eventually will go back to sleep. The mother is crying and tells you she is unable to go back to sleep after her daughter's episodes and feels exhausted all of the time. Which is the most appropriate initial response? a. I know you are upset, but it will get better b. Are you worried that this is your fault? c. I can see this is very upsetting for you
d. Tell me why you are unable to fall back asleep after your daughter does In assessing possible sexual abuse of a 4-year-old child, which of the following would not be indicated? a. Has anyone ever taken your picture without your clothes on? b. Has anyone else asked you to take off your clothes? c. Has anyone invited you to a birthday pool party? d. Has anyone done something you didn't like to your body? A 78-year-old cattleman referred for treatment of refractory depression by his primary care provider reports continued thoughts of failure, lack of purpose in life, lack of interestin ranching, fishing, hunting, or family since losing his driver's license due to DUI six months ago. Which of the following areas is an assessment priority? a. Extent of alcohol use and motivation to reduce to safe levels b. Prior and current medications, dose, clinical response, side effectsc. Sleep patterns (early-middle-late awakening), sleep hygiene d. Thoughts of self-harm, plan, intent, access During an initial psychiatric evaluation, the patient reports use of alcohol and illicit drugs. This information would be most appropriate in which part of the evaluation? a. Review of Systems b. Personal and social historyc. Chief complaint d. Mental Status Exam The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends screening for postpartum depression with a validated screening tool. Which of the following is a validated screening tool which has been recommended by ACOG? a. Major Depression Inventory (MDI) b. Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)c. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) d. Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) A 67 - year-old Vietnamese immigrant, who has been a resident in the U.S. for 3 years, comes to your clinic for an evaluation. Her first language is Vietnamese, but she does speak some English. She has problems with reading and writing, as she did not finish high school, or earn a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency. As the PMHNP, what is your priority disparity to address with this patient? a. Age b. Health literacyc. Reading level d. Race
An adult female patient has been prescribed an SSRI for an initial episode of major depression. She is fearful of side effects and of becoming suicidal. Which of the followinginitial responses is most appropriate? a. SSRI's are generally quite safe and rarely cause suicidal thoughts. I could call you every few days to see if you are having any of these thoughts. b. SSRI's are the safest antidepressant medications and rarely cause suicidal thoughts. Try the medication and we can watch closely for any side effects. c. Have you ever had feelings of hurting yourself? If you took the medication and had thoughts like that, would you be willing to call the crisis hotline? d. Have you ever had feelings of hurting yourself? If you took the medication and had thoughts like that, what would you do? The Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) is a brief, standardized screening tool designed for use: a. Across the lifespan to document mental status b. In older adults ³ 65 years to quantify cognitive statusc. In adults ³18 years to document mental status d. In adults to quantify cognitive status. A patient who works the night shift presents for a follow-up appointment to see the PMHNP and states, "I can't sleep when I get home from work." Upon assessment, the PMHNP learns the patient recently started an exercise regimen and is now exercising after work. Which response about sleep hygiene should the PMHNP provide to the patient? a. Exercising is a good way to help you get sleep, so keep up your schedule and your body will adjust to your new routine. b. Regular exercise can help promote sleep but should not be performed too close to your bedtime or it can interfere with sleep; try exercising before work. c. Exercise dose not promote or help deepen your sleep, so you should consider making changes in your daily routine. d. Regular exercise helps with sleep, so continue to exercise, and when you get home, watch television to help promote sleep. A 36 - year-old woman was fired from her job as a paralegal at a law firm. She had worked for the same attorney for 10 years. As soon as she came in the door from work, her husband noticed she appeared upset and asked her if she was alright. She immediately started yelling at her husband because he had not given their 5-year-od daughter a bath and had not cleaned the house. Which of the following defense mechanisms is being demonstrated by this woman? a. Dissociation b. Conversion c. Rationalization d. Displacement
The Five A's for Health Behavior Change include the following:a. Assess, Appraise, Advise, Act, Assist b. Assess, Appraise, Agree, Access, Arrange c. Assess, Advise, Act, Access, Assist d. Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange Dementia screening for the general population is not recommended for the following reason: a. The service benefits few people: target condition has high prevalence in the chosen population b. The service is unfocused for target condition: sensitivity and specificity of dementia screening measures do not currently warrant widespread use. c. The service has unknown balance of benefit and harm: current treatments have limited effectiveness in modifying instrumental activities of daily living. d. The screening causes net harm in the target population: time involved in screening detracts from higher priority preventive health measures in general population. What opening question or statement by a PMHNP facilitates communication at an initial visit? a. Tell me what you think the problem is b. What seems to be the problem today? c. What problem does your primary care physician want us to evaluate?d. Tell me your concerns and how I may help. When assessing a client, what is the most important predictor of potential violence? a. History of substance abuse b. History of seizures c. History of aggressive rage d. History of head injury As the PMHNP working with a young female recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and using a recovery model, what will be the focus of your interactions with this patient? a. Psychoeducation about her disease process b. Assisting in gainful employment c. Focus on the side effects of her medications d. Focus on her feelings, experience, and what she wants to achieve A 32 - year-old Caucasian Catholic female patient presents for her therapy session. She is upset because she and her husband have been in an argument over finances. She does not work and stays at home to take care of the children. She reports feeling sad and has had thoughts of hurting herself. She has a past history of overdosing with Tylenol several years ago. Which of the following places her at high-risk for suicide? a. Age
b. Previous suicide attemptc. Marital status d. Gender During an initial assessment, the PMHNP asks the patient to perform the serial 7's. What aspect of the mental status exam would the nurse practitioner be assessing? a. Memory b. Concentrationc. Speech d. Affect Which of the following illustrates the role of the PMHNP in reducing the stigma of mental illness through community education as primary prevention? a. Professional speaker interviewed by morning television talk show anchor on depression. b. Expert witness for standard of care regarding psychiatric nursing staff in wrongful death lawsuit c. Teaching high school class about depression and teen suicide d. Volunteering to help with depression screenings at a community health fair - A In a psychiatric emergency, the PMHNP is aware that the most important goal of the interview is self-protection. What can the PMHNP do to keep himself or herself safe? a. Make sure the patient is restrained before beginning the evaluation b. Enter the room alone, in order to build a therapeutic alliance c. Know as much about the person as possible prior to starting the interview d. Inform the patient that violence is not acceptable. When questioning a patient regarding alcohol use during an intake, the patient t3ells youhe only drinks socially. Which initial response is most appropriate? a. What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week? b. I am glad you are a responsible drinker. c. Many people with alcohol issues say they are social drinkers. d. Do other people in your household drink alcohol? - A During a follow-up medication visit with a 13-year-old male, his mother stayed longer to ask the PMHNP a question. Specifically, his mother states, "The school sent home information about the human papillomavirus and suggested my son see his primary care provider to get an immunization. Why did I get this information for my son? Furthermore,he is not sexually active." Which of the following would be the PMHNP's best response? a. I understand your concern with talking to your son about becoming sexually active. Let's address how to start the conversation. b. You are correct, only females need to receive the human papillomavirus vaccination. This letter must have been sent to you by mistake.
c. Decisions about immunizations can be difficult. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all males between the ages of 11 - 12, or as early as 9 years of age, receive this vaccination. What concerns do you have? d. As your son's PMHNP, I cannot provide you with information about immunizations. The World Health Organization has predicted that depression will be the number one world health problem in the 21st century. Lifetime prevalence for major depressive episode is 12% (with a 5 - 17% range). Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk factors for MDD? a. 16 - year-old, high school male, honors student, who runs cross-country track b. 28 - year-old, single woman, working toward partner in a large law firm c. 43 - year-old, divorced woman, schoolteacher, raising three children d. 58 - year-old, married male, computer analyst, whose work requires frequent travel Which of the following interventions has greatest relevance when counseling parents of a 20 - year-old male patient who has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia? a. Family therapy to facilitate gradual independence for the patient while addressing parental desire to protect their son b. Patient and family education about the disease course, treatment regimens, support systems, and life management skills c. Multi-system family therapy that includes in-home therapy as well as multiple family group therapy to facilitate shared learning from other families with members with schizophrenia d. Supportive psychotherapy group for the parents to facilitate their grief and build coping skills to help manage their son's life-changing mental illness. A patient was started on an antipsychotic medication two weeks ago and is now experiencing the following symptoms: inability to sit still, pacing, and feelings of inner restlessness. He does not complain of any anxiety or being worried about anything in particular. Which of the following rating scales would be the most appropriate to assess these symptoms? a. Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) b. Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) c. Dyskinesia Identification System d. Simpson Angus EPS Scale Which of the following screening tests has high sensitivity and specificity for identifying cognitive impairment in older adults while requiring the least amount of time to administerin a clinical setting? a. Global Deterioration Scale b. Clock Drawing Test c. Mini-Mental Status Exam d. Dementia Rating Scale
The PMHNP understands which factor to be the most important in therapeutic communication: a. Verbal communication b. Feedback c. Clarification d. Nonverbal communication In evaluating the functional status of a 68-year-old woman who has depression, the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale includes which of the following activities?a. Toileting b. Filing taxes c. Using telephone d. Bathing Which of the following lifestyle factors poses the greatest risk for depression, irritability, liver problems, and hypertension in a college student? a. Binge drinking b. Marijuana use c. Anabolic steroid use d. Cocaine use A female client has gradually assumed increasing responsibility for the care of her aging parents. Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's type dementia three years ago and is increasingly disoriented to her home surroundings. Her father insists on keeping her mother at home to provide care until she dies. What is the first priority in counseling this couple and their caretaking adult daughter? a. Anticipatory guidance b. Caregiver strain c. Patient safety d. Patient and family education There is a growing recognition that adverse life experiences due to a variety of reasons underlie a wide range of psychiatric disorders and medical problems. According to a seminal research study on adverse childhood experiences (ACE), a positive relationship exists between ACE and which of the following disorders? a. Alcoholism, anxiety, heart disease, sleep disorders, and schizophreniab. Alcoholism, anorexia, depression, diabetes, and schizophrenia c. Alcoholism, anxiety, depression, diabetes, and schizophreniad. Alcoholism, anxiety, depression, diabetes, and heart disease A 44 - year-old man presents to the PMHNNP at his wife's insistence. The patient was hospitalized for a mild head injury after a motor vehicle accident four weeks ago. He
reports a 3 - year history of drinking alcohol. The patient states he was at the store a week ago when he realized the store clerk was an imposter replacing his wife. The patient's wife insists that her husband is delusional and she intends to file for divorce if he does not get help. Which of the following types of delusions is the patient expressing? a. Fregoli phenomenon b. Capgras syndrome c. Delusion of doubles d. Clerambault syndrome In advising parents how to reduce the risk for teen substance abuse when there is positive family history of alcohol dependence, a PMHNP encourages all of the following recommendations except: a. Acknowledgement of family risk factor and open discussion with teen b. Parental presence and involvement in child's school and sports activitiesc. Random urine testing using home drug testing kits d. Parental networking and supervision of any teen parties. In assessing patient risks for binge drinking, which of the following statements is not accurate? a. Binge alcohol use rates are similar across different levels of education b. Binge drinking is higher in urban, densely populated areas than rural, sparsely populated areas. c. Whites have a higher rate of binge drinking than black or Hispanics. d. Men are much more likely than women to be binge drinkers. A 14-year-old girl admitted to a psychiatric unit following an overdose on alcohol and benzodiazepines after the breakup of a relationship has made seductive comments to her roommate, which is upsetting her roommate. In assessing the girl's behavior toward her roommate, the PMHNP needs to include the topic of sexual orientation. What is the best introductory approach to this topic? a. Are you sexually active? b. Are you attracted to girls rather than boys? c. What is your experience in sexual relationships? d. Did you overdose after breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend? An example of a screening tool that measures severity and tracks change in specific symptoms is a. The CAGE b. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)c. The Short Form 36 (SF-36) d. The Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale (BASIS)
Which of the following risk factors is not amenable to lifestyle changes in reducing lifetime risk of depressive disorders? a. Alcohol use b. Stressful family lifec. Personality d. Work-related stress A 31 - year-old married woman with a history of anorexia nervosa, binging-purging type, during her teens and early 20's, is pregnant. She has had two prior spontaneous abortions in late 20's. She is worried whether this pregnancy may trigger recurrence of her prior eating disorder, adversely impact fetal development, or affect the likelihood of full-term delivery. At 5'7" she maintains a weight of 120 pounds by running 6-10 miles daily as conditioning for marathons and a 2,000 calorie daily vegan diet. What lifestyle modifications would reduce risks of exacerbating an eating disorder and increasing likelihood of normal fetal development full-term delivery. a. Increase daily caloric intake by 1,000 calories, continue running as tolerated with reduction in second or third trimester, add pre-natal vitamin, vitamin E supplement, and B- complex supplement, plan 20- 30 - pound gradual weight gain over the course of pregnancy. b. Increase daily caloric intake by 500 calories, reduce running to 2-4 miles daily, alternate with stretching and yoga in second and third trimesters, add prenatal vitamin and vitamin B- 12 supplement, plan a 28 - 40 - pound gradual weight gain over the course of pregnancy. c. Increase daily caloric intake by 250 calories, reduce running to 4-8 miles daily with reduction in second or third trimester, add prenatal vitamin, Calcium supplement, and plana 20 - 30 - pound gradual weight gain over the course of pregnancy. d. Increase daily caloric intake by 700 calories, continue running as tolerated with reduction in second or third trimester, add prenatal vitamin E supplement, and B-complex supplement, plan a 25 - 35 - pound gradual weight gain over the course of the pregnancy. In the aftermath of a tornado that destroyed over 100 homes in a rural Midwest community, the PMHNP draws on principles of crisis intervention while working with an elderly couple who lost everything in the storm during the night. Which of the following statements is most appropriate at the initial encounter? a. "What medications were you taking? Let me work on that first." b. "Tell me everything that happened. We'll sort through the next steps." c. "What is your biggest concern right now? I will help you as much as possible." d. "You will be able to stay in the shelter until the FEMA trailers arrive. It's going to be OK." When child, adult partner, or elder abuse is suspected, the PMHNP needs to conduct an abuse assessment screen in privacy, away from the partner, the child's parents or guardians, or the elder person's relative or companion. Simple, direct questions in a nonjudgmental interview are indicated. Which of the following would be an appropriate abuse screening question?
a. Within the past year, have you been hit, slapped, kicked or otherwise physically hurt by someone? b. Within the past year, has anyone ever forced you to do something by threatening you with a gun? c. Within the past year, have you ever threatened or tried to commit suicide to escape the abuse? d. Within the past year, has anyone ever threatened to kill you? - A A PMHNP realizes she is frustrated and easily angered with one of her patients for no apparent reason. When discussing the situation with a colleague, she states the patient reminds her of her abusive stepfather. Which of the following best describes the nurse practitioner's reaction? a. Projection b. Displacementc. Transference d. Countertransference When assessing for alcohol use, what does the CAGE questionnaire ask? a. Have you ever felt that you should cut down on your drinking, do you get angry when you drink, do you feel good about your alcohol use, have you ever had an eye-opener in the morning to get rid of a hang over? b. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking, have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking, have you felt guilty about your drinking, have you ever had an eye opener in the morning to get rid of a hangover? c. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking, do people get angry when you drink, do you feel good about your alcohol use, have you ever had an eye-opener in the morning? d. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking, do you become avoidant when you drink, do you feel guilty about your alcohol use, have you ever had an eye opener in the morning to get rid of a hangover? Which of the following would not be advised to divorced parents to facilitate recovery for their children? a. The divorced couple must provide an age-appropriate truthful explanation why they divorced b. The divorced couple must show consistent behavior toward the childc. The divorced couple must avoid arguing with one another d. The divorced couple must continue to relate to the child despite the child's anger - A A 53-year-old male with a history of schizophrenia s being discharged from an inpatient admission to a psychiatric hospital and was referred for to you for follow up in your private practice. During your initial assessment with the patient, you ask him about his education level and he talks about where he went to high school, his high school friends, activities he
involved in, and his high school graduation. He then states, "that was the end of my education." Which of the following does the patient's answer demonstrate? a. Loosening of associations b. Tangentiality c. Circumstantiality d. Perseveration ANCC IQ Domain 3: Diagnosis and Treatment (52 questions & Answers 2022) In distinguishing HIV-related depression from HIV dementia, which of the following findings would be indicative of HIV dementia? a. Apathy and inertia b. Incoordination c. Decreased motivation d. Diminished attention and concentration Clozapine is associated with severe neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count (ANC) less than 500/?L). The requirements to prescribe, dispense, and receive Clozapine are incorporated into a single, shared program called the Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Who implement the Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)? a. A Federal Drug Administration (FDA) b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)c. Health and Human Services d. The manufactures of Clozapine (Clozaril) You have a 16-year-old patient who suffers from Binge Eating Disorder. She is 5 foot 10 inches tall (70 inches) and has a BMI of 30. You consult the National Guideline Clearing House for the best information on treating the patient. Part of your treatment plan includes: a. Implementing non-diet health at every size therapy in addition to psychotherapy to help with weight stabilization and binge eating b. Treatment with Duloxetine (Cymbalta) long-term at low doses and a reduced calorie diet.It is associated with significant weight loss. c. Urine specific gravity, orthostatic vital signs, and oral temperatures taken on a regular basis. d. Use of Sibutramine (Meridia) 10 mg po QAM and a reduced calorie diet. It is associated with significant weight loss.
When evaluating a 5-year-old child with language deficits, which of the following is a key indicator in differentiating autistic disorder from a mixed receptive-expressive language disorder. a. Imaginative play is predominant form of expression b. Language abnormalities such as echolalia are commonc. Family history of speech delay or language problems d. Level of intelligence ranges from mild to severe impairment A client says that because he wished his sister was dead, and your client's sister subsequently was killed in a motor vehicle accident, the death was caused by the client's wishes. The client also revealed that he can read other's minds. This client is most likely suffering from which personality disorder? a. Schizotypal Personality Disorder b. Schizoid Personality Disorder c. Paranoid Personality Disorder d. Delusional Personality Disorder Which of the following atypical antipsychotic medications has U.S. FDA approval for treatment of bipolar depression when combined with fluoxetine (Prozac)? a. Quetiapine (Seroquel) b. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) c. Aripiprazole (Abilify) d. Risperidone (Risperdal) The PMHNP treating a patient for schizophrenia on ziprasidone orders and EKG. Which QTc interval result places the patient at greatest risk for torsade's de points? a. 160 - 260 milliseconds b. 300 - 500 milliseconds c. 500 - 700 milliseconds d. 100 - 200 milliseconds A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, lack of empathy, and need for admiration suggests the diagnosis of which of the following personality disorders? a. Paranoid b. Borderline c. Schizotypal d. Narcissistic When counseling a 52-year-old perimenopausal woman with nocturnal hot flashes, anxiety, depressed mood, low energy, little motivation, diminished sex drive, and work-related stress, what lifestyle changes and complementary therapies would be evidence-based recommendations to consider when this patient does not want to be on hormone replacement or antidepressant medication?
a. Yoga, isoflavinoids, and black cohosh b. Walking, St. John's Wort, and black cohoshc. Tai chi, dietary soy, and flaxseed d. Current evidence does not support the efficacy of complementary therapies for perimenopausal or depressive symptoms In managing the maintenance phase for Bipolar I Disorder, which of the following statements is not supported by current evidence in the literature? a. Lamotrigine, but not lithium, is superior to placebo in preventing a depressive episode. b. Extended-release formulation of carbamazepine is equivalent to lithium in preventing a manic, hypomanic, or mixed episode. c. Both lamotrigine and lithium are superior to placebo in delaying onset of mood-related episodes. d. Lithium, but not lamotrigine, is superior to placebo in preventing a manic, hypomanic, or mixed episode. Which of the following interventions does not have evidence-based findings that demonstrate reduced symptoms in individuals with non-combat related PTSD? a. Eye-movement, desensitization, and reprocessing (EMDR) b. Anticonvulsants c. Exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)d. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) After two weeks of treating a client for psychosis, the client develops symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). The following factors enable the PMHNP to differentiate NMS from serotonin syndrome: a. Autonomic instability, diaphoresis, tremors b. Rigidity, hyperreflexia, orthostatic hypotensionc. Mutism, leukocytosis, myoglobinuria d. Hyperthermia, leukopenia, tachycardia A 20 - year-old male with no previous psychiatric history arrives at the emergency room with his college roommate. The roommate reports that the patient has been acting erratic for the past month, talking to people who do not exist, walking around naked, and accusing the roommate of spying on him. The patient's vital signs are WNL and his neur9ological examination does not show any abnormalities. The most important first laboratory test would be which of the following? a. Complete blood count b. Non contrast CT scan of the brainc. Liver function tests d. Toxicology test
Mr. Ready is a 58-year-old new patient at a community mental health center. He's seen by the PMHNP for depression, anxiety, and co-morbid substance use disorder, which the patient describes as effective in treatment of his symptoms. He does not have a primary care provider and does not know when he last had laboratory values drawn. Ready takes Tylenol p.r.n. for his knee pain, Prilosec OTC 20 mg BID, and has been on his current psychotropic medications for over two years: Buspirone 20 mg BID, Sertraline 200 mg po daily, and Aripiprazole 2 mg daily. What screening labs are appropriate for this patient? a. BMP, LFT, and vitamin D b. Lipid Profile, CMP, CBC, Thyroid Profile, and Vitamins B12 and Dc. CBC, CMP, Lipid Profile, and Vitamin B12 d. CBC and CMP In distinguishing borderline personality disorder from chronic post-traumatic stress disorder related to childhood sexual abuse and victimization, which of the following would be more indicative of borderline personality disorder? a. Feeling of detachment or estrangement from othersb. Efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment c. Affect lability often associate with intense feard. Irritability or intense outbursts of anger Which of the following findings would raise concern in an annual exam of a 76-year-old woman? a. Fasting glucose 76 mg/dL; Hg 11.8 gm/dL; HCT 38% b. AST 85 u/L; ALT 45 u/L c. Height 65 inches; weight 140 lbs d. Blood pressure 130/86; pulse 82; respirations 25 An 8-year-old boy is referred to you by his school nurse because he has been complaining of stomach aches every morning in school for the past month. When interviewing the boy's mother, she states that he does not like to go to school, insists on coming home immediately after school, and sleeps with his parents at night. The mother denies any othercomplaints. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? a. Reactive attachment disorder b. Posttraumatic stress disorder c. Social phobia d. Separation anxiety disorder A PMHNP treating a 32-year-old woman after hospitalization for postpartum psychosis after the birth of her first child needs to consider which as the most important risk factor when monitoring her response to treatment? a. As many as two thirds of patients have a second episode of an underlying affective disorder during the year after the baby's birth