A 36-year-old man with diabetes mellitus presents to the nurse practitioner for routine lab work. His disease has been well controlled on 1,000 mg of metformin for 1 year. Today his glycosylated hemoglobin (Hgb A1C) level is 8.2, but his fasting blood glucose was only 99. Which chronic condition falsely elevates Hgb A1C levels?

A 43-year-old man presents to the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner complaining of depressed mood and inability to sleep for the past 3 weeks. The PMHNP diagnoses major depressive disorder. The patient states that in the past, when he had similar episodes, he was placed on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that proved effective. The PMHNP agrees to use an MAOI because it is the patient's request and it has been successful in the past. Which of the following foods must be completely avoided by this patient while on this medication?

Who developed the Culture Care Theory?

Which strategy should the PMHNP employ to assess for the presence of countertransference?

The PMHNP has been working with a 28-year-old unmarried male client who has been late for his last three appointments. At this appointment, the nurse practitioner tells him he will need to reschedule if he runs late again. The client becomes upset and says this is why he has a hard time trusting medical professionals. “It's all about money, you don't really care about your patients.” What is the most appropriate response?

Which form of psychotherapy is time-limited and focuses on a person's depressive symptoms as they relate to social and personal interactions?

Jason is a 31-year-old man in recovery for substance use disorder for methamphetamines. He states that he can stay sober for a few months but always relapses due to boredom. He finally was able to stay sober after he got involved in extreme sports (e.g., hang gliding, windsurfing, and parachuting). He told his nurse practitioner, “I had to literally get high in order to stop getting high.” This is an example of:

Which form of therapy was developed by Virginia Satir?

Jane is a 21-year-old woman who says she cannot remember large parts of her childhood. She suspects she might have been sexually abused. According to Freudian theory, this would be an example of which defense mechanism?

A married couple is scheduled for family therapy, but only the wife shows up for the appointment. What is the most appropriate action?

The PMHNP is treating a 26-year-old woman who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). Today, the client says her most recent breakup has left her "completely devastated" and she is thinking about cutting herself. The PMHNP knows dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is the most effective form of therapy for patients with BPD. In this case, which of the following would be a goal of DBT?