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:

A 48-year-old woman presents to the PMHNP for her regular medication management appointment. She tells the provider she believes she is in menopause and asks if an herbal product is available to help treat the hot flashes. Which of the following has limited evidence to suggest it decreases menopausal symptoms?

A 24-year-old man presents to the PMHNP with complaints of worsening mental health symptoms after an extended period of isolation during COVID-19 quarantine. He now reports inability to go grocery shopping, use public transportation, or leave home on most days, due to fear of being unable to obtain help if he experiences an "anxiety attack." Which of the following most accurately describes his condition?

A 7-year-old girl who was formerly completely toilet trained recently began wetting the bed at night. To determine a cause for the enuresis, the nurse practitioner should ask her parents which question or make which statement?

The PMHNP is treating a 17-year-old girl who is an inpatient on an eating disorder unit. This patient has type 1 diabetes in addition to bulimia nervosa. Today she complains of dizziness, nausea, confusion, and weakness. What is her most likely diagnosis?

A 29-year-old nurse presents to the PMHNP for evaluation after a traumatic event. Two weeks ago, she was attacked by a patient on the behavioral unit where she works. She says she is having flashbacks about the event and keeps wondering "what could I have done to prevent it?" She has had several panic attacks since the incident, and she is to the point now where she is considering quitting nursing. She says, "I guess I am too weak to be a nurse if I can't handle one attack." What is her most likely diagnosis?

A 51-year-old woman presents to the nurse practitioner with a chief complaint of "hot flashes." She describes the following symptoms: perspiration, flushing, chills, clamminess, anxiety, and occasional heart palpitations. Which of the following is the first-line treatment recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)?

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?

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

An 8-year-old girl presents with a history of normal vocabulary and grammar skills, but she is unable to use language to share ideas and feelings. Beginning in early childhood, she has been unable to make good eye contact and has difficulty reading social cues. These characteristics have led to difficulty making friends. Her social skills are further complicated by her obsession with light bulbs, which she repetitively draws on virtually any piece of paper she can find. She excessively smells shiny objects that catch her eye. She has rituals for getting dressed that cause significant distress if they are interrupted in any way. All of these symptoms have caused significant impairment in her functioning. What diagnosis best fits her presentation?

The pathophysiology of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes neurobiological deficits. Which of the following has been suggested as a pathologic basis for ADHD?