A 23-year-old female client is being evaluated for symptoms of depression. The PMHNP conducting her psychiatric evaluation will administer which of the following tools to determine the client's level of depression at baseline, during, and at the end of treatment?

Which of the following is considered a constraining factor for growth of the nurse practitioner role?

A 13-year-old boy has developed concentration problems in school, accompanied by a significant decline in grades. When evaluated, he explains that he has been worrying about his grandfather, with whom he is extremely close. His grandfather was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and the boy has been helping his mother take care of him. As his grades decline, he becomes increasingly sad and his energy level drops, which further hinders his ability to pay attention in school. He also complains of being restless and unable to sleep. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Mr. Jones is a 52-year-old man who presents as a new patient to the PMHNP because his psychiatrist recently retired. He is stable on his medications for depression and anxiety, and he says he hasn't had labs drawn in "at least 2 years." His current medication regimen is: acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO prn for knee pain, omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg PO BID, escitalopram (Lexapro) 20 mg PO daily, and brexpiprazole (Rexulti) 1 mg PO daily. What screening labs are appropriate for this patient?

What legal case established the "insanity defense"?

A 32-year-old male patient who recently began taking a medication for depression reports that he has had painful erections. The most recent one lasted more than 1 hour. The PMHNP should instruct him to discontinue:

A 4-year-old child is preoccupied with her mother's breasts and frequently wants to gently pat them with her hands. Her mother does not visibly react to this; instead, she redirects the child to another activity. The mother is worried that if she shames her daughter about the breast patting, it might "mess her up somehow." According to Erikson, the child's behavior is considered:

The mother of an 8-year-old boy brings him to the PMHNP for an assessment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following is the PMHNP most likely to utilize?

The mother of a 9-year-old boy explains to the PMHNP that he has a 6-month history of excessive eye blinking and grunting, and he recently began persistently clearing his throat. What is the most likely diagnosis?

The PMHNP is evaluating an 11-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities, a long face, and large ears. He has midface hypoplasia, hyperextensible joints, and a short stature. She explains to the family that the child has which of the following?

The PMHNP is evaluating a new 17-year-old client with a history of delinquent behavior, including a recent arrest for vandalism. The nurse practitioner suspects conduct disorder based on the client's history and current presentation. According to Erikson, such behavior is a result of the failure to resolve which psychosocial developmental stage?