A 31-year-old woman presents to the PMHNP for an evaluation. Her chief complaint is "depression." The nurse practitioner asks her to complete a Zung Depression Scale, and the client's score is a 51. What does this score represent?

The mother of a 16-month-old child expresses concern that her son might have autism. Which of the following is an appropriate autism screening tool for a child of this age?

A dentist refers a 21-year-old woman with a BMI of 26 to the PMHNP after he discovers significant enamel erosion and decay of her front teeth. What diagnosis does the dentist suspect?

A pediatric nurse practitioner is opening a new clinic and consults with the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner about screening tools to help identify children with delays or disorders in the critical early years, before they start school. Which of the following will the PMHNP suggest?

The PMHNP working on an inpatient eating disorders unit is evaluating a 17-year-old girl with suspected anorexia nervosa. Her laboratory results reveal elevated serum cholesterol levels, elevated serum salivary amylase concentrations, and decreased fasting glucose concentrations. Which electrocardiography (ECG) changes will help confirm the diagnosis?

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?

Which of the following strategies for reducing homelessness is defined as treatment combining mental health and medical care to improve overall functioning in the community, and may also include access to dental care and pharmacy services?

The parents of a 14-year-old female high school freshman bring her to the PMHNP for an evaluation. They believe she should be doing better in high school due to her "gifted" status. They state that she has a formal IQ score of 125 and that her grades were mostly As through 8th grade. Now, she hands in her papers late and her grades are dropping to mostly Bs and Cs. During her psychiatric evaluation, the girl reports that high school is different from elementary school and junior high, because now she has to write papers. She says she often turns them in late due to procrastination and forgetfulness. She reports a long history of inability to sustain attention while in class or doing homework, failure to pay attention to details or finish chores or tasks, significant difficulties with time management, planning and organization. She is forgetful, often loses things, and is easily distracted. She has no history of restlessness or impulsivity, and she is popular with her peers. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 78-year-old woman reflects back on her life and has few regrets. According to Erikson, she has accomplished which of the following?

A PMHNP is planning to open an independent practice. As he prepares a budget, he examines the cost of doing business. During the pandemic, his former partners complained about the amount of postage they had to use to mail patients their updated COVID-19 clinic rules. Postage is an example of what type of cost?

A 37-year-old White man presents to the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with suspected conversion disorder. According to Erikson, the development of conversion disorder is associated with failure to resolve which psychosocial developmental stage?