A PMHNP in clinical practice takes time to make sense of her experiences as a way of gaining insight into her practice. She believes this is essential for continued learning and growth as a practitioner. Which of the following most closely resembles what this practitioner engages in?

A 25-year-old female client presents to the PMHNP for a psychiatric evaluation. She reports having moods that are "all over the place," but the moods never meet the level of full-blown mania or a major depressive episode. She says people call her "moody" and "unreliable." Which of the following conditions does she most likely meet diagnostic criteria for?

A 28-year-old woman presents to the PMHNP for an evaluation of "crying spells" associated with her recent move to the area. She moved across the country approximately 2 months ago to accept a new job. She states that she cries every day after getting home from work. She is confused by this reaction, because this was a "happy" move for her. She misses her family and friends, but she does not regret the move in any way. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A PMHNP uses the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) to aid in the diagnosis of an 8-year-old boy. She asks the parents to leave the room while she conducts the exam. The parents are hesitant to leave their child and want to know why it is important to leave him alone during the exam. What is the PMHNP's most appropriate response?

The PMHNP on an inpatient substance disorder unit is reviewing the labs for a 17-year-old patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who was recently introduced to a caloric intake program. She has pain on eating, and her labs are as follows: phosphorus 0.7 mg/dL, potassium 1.4 mEq/L, and magnesium 1.8 mg/dL. Which of the following is this patient most at risk for?

An 18-year-old man is involved in a motorcycle accident and sustains a closed head injury. After being in a coma for a few weeks, he awakens to find he has no memory of his family or life, and his cognitive function has declined to that of a 9- or 10-year-old child. His memories of his family and life never return, and he must re-learn how to perform activities of daily living. These findings are most consistent with:

A 53-year-old woman of Asian descent was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. When should treatment for this disease begin?

Which of the following best represents the Just Culture of Safety model?

What legal case set the precedent that guides the nurse practitioner's duty to warn?

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?

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?