A 26-year-old woman presents to the psychiatric-mental health nurse (PMHNP) for an evaluation. She has a history of trauma and reports weekly flashbacks, depression, startle responses, severe anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Which medication is FDA-approved for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A 66-year-old woman with suspected atrial fibrillation wants to know why she is being asked to wear a Holter monitor for 24 hours. Which of the following is the appropriate response?

A 26-year-old woman presents to the psychiatric-mental health nurse (PMHNP) for an evaluation. She has a history of trauma and reports weekly flashbacks, depression, startle responses, severe anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Which medication is FDA-approved for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

During a telehealth session, a 32-year-old single woman reports being home during the quarantine for a period of 4 months with no outside contact. She says she knows several people who died from COVID-19, and although she never became ill, she has become extremely nervous about leaving her house. She tried leaving her house once during the Phase 1 reopening, but she says it felt like "an elephant" was sitting on her chest and went back home. She is terrified to use public transportation or go to any stores and stand in line, in case she has another episode of chest pain and "cannot escape." She is too terrified to go out again but misses seeing her friends and family. Which diagnosis is most correct?

A 49-year-old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner with new onset iron deficiency anemia. Which meal plan would reflect the patient’s understanding of an appropriate diet?

A 42-year-old man presents to the PMHNP for a follow-up appointment to re-evaluate his symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. He says, "I have been getting weekly massages and they have helped so much! Why are massages so relaxing?" What is the appropriate response?

The PMHNP starts a stress management class for anyone in the community who has had a loved one diagnosed with COVID-19. The goal is to help the community members avoid stressors and learn to cope with them more effectively. What type of prevention strategy is this?

A 47-year-old woman completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and scored 20. What does this score indicate?

A 35-year-old White man with a history of diabetes is scheduled for cataract surgery. He receives cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Cyclogyl) eye drops. The nurse practitioner knows the patient understands how to use the medication when he says:

A 61-year-old man presents with thickened toenails. Keratin and debris have accumulated distally and underneath, and the nail has separated from the nail bed. Which of the following is most consistent with this clinical scenario?

A 59-year-old woman diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis (OA) of the right knee asks the nurse practitioner about her treatment options. Which of the following is NOT considered an option for a patient with moderate OA of the knee?