A local politician running for mayor says he will address the issue of homelessness by "getting serious help for all of them, because they are mostly schizophrenics." Which of the following would be the most effective way for a PMHNP to advocate for the homeless community?

A 41-year-old man complains of right ear pain, difficulty closing his right eye, and drooping of the right side of his face. He finds that his right ear is sensitive to loud, low frequency sounds. When a small spoonful of sugar is applied to the right side of his tongue, he says that it tastes like sand. The physical examination identifies right-sided weakness of the upper and lower face. The patient's symptoms started 2 days ago. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment at this time?

The PMHNP is evaluating a 6-year-old boy with suspected ADHD. Which of the following biological findings should she expect to find that might help confirm diagnosis?

The PMHNP is called to testify as an expert witness in a malpractice case against another nurse practitioner. To prove malpractice, four elements of negligence must be established. Which term describes the nurse practitioner's responsibility to exercise reasonable care when undertaking and providing treatment to the client?

Executive dysfunction is commonly associated with which area of the brain?

The expressive and receptive language development of a 5-year-old girl is severely impaired. The child also displays severe psychomotor retardation, poorly coordinated gait and trunk movements, and stereotypic hand movements. What other associated features would lead the PMHNP to suspect a diagnosis of Rett syndrome rather than autism spectrum disorder in this patient?

The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is treating a 6-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who has not responded to 9 months of psychosocial therapy and continues hitting his younger brother. What is the most appropriate treatment for the PMHNP to initiate at this time?

The mother of an 8-year-old boy brings him to the PMHNP for an assessment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following is the PMHNP most likely to utilize?

Mr. Jones is a 52-year-old man who presents as a new patient to the PMHNP because his psychiatrist recently retired. He is stable on his medications for depression and anxiety, and he says he hasn't had labs drawn in "at least 2 years." His current medication regimen is: acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO prn for knee pain, omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg PO BID, escitalopram (Lexapro) 20 mg PO daily, and brexpiprazole (Rexulti) 1 mg PO daily. What screening labs are appropriate for this patient?

The PMHNP works on an inpatient unit for adult men and women in acute suicidal crisis. Which of the following statements is accurate about gender differences in suicide risk and suicide rates in major depressive disorder (MDD)?

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?