A 67-year-old man is brought in by his son, who is deeply concerned by his father’s sudden onset of ataxia, myoclonus, and neurocognitive defects. Diffusion weighted MRI identifies multifocal gray matter hyperintensities in the subcortical and cortical regions. An EEG reveals slow, symmetric sharp spikes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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 22-year-old female patient was diagnosed with major depressive disorder by her primary care provider, who referred her to the PMHNP for treatment and further evaluation. Which of the following tools helps gauge the intensity of depression in patients who have been diagnosed with a depressive syndrome?

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?

A 5-year-old boy dreams that he is riding in a car that starts flying, then turns into a monster. At the end of the dream, he dies. The boy tells his mom, "I became a ghost like Grandpa." Which of the following would be an appropriate statement by the NP to the mother?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is employed on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents. At a family visit for a 16-year-old girl, two women request to come in as the child's "mothers." What should the PMHNP do in this situation?

A teacher is concerned that a 7-year-old girl does not talk in class. She only talks when she is alone or with specific close friends. This scenario is most consistent with which psychiatric condition?

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 67-year-old man on a geriatric inpatient unit is being evaluated for cognitive impairment and mild dementia. He did not complete high school. Considering this, which of the following would be the most appropriate tool for initial assessment?

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?

What legal case determined that patients have a right to refuse treatments and the right to use an appeal process?