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 28-year-old woman presents to the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner for evaluation of depression and anxiety. She states that her older sister and her mother have been on antidepressants "for years." She has avoided coming to the "crazy doctor" for "a long time." She is nervous about taking medication because she is worried about side effects. She asks about getting a genetic test to see which medication would work best for her. What is the PMHNP's most appropriate response?

The PMHNP has just diagnosed a 7-year-old boy with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The boy's mother is adamant she does not want him to take medication, and she asks the PMHNP to tell her about biofeedback. Which of the following is the best response?

Which of the following is considered a facilitating factor for growth of the nurse practitioner role?

A 5-year-old girl tells everyone she meets about the recent death of her family's dog. Then she says, "One day, I am going to die, and so will you." Which of the following statements is correct?

The PMHNP works on an inpatient geriatric behavioral health unit. During the psychiatric evaluation, he asks the clients to draw a clock and recall three items. Which of the following assessment tools requires these actions?

A 6-year-old boy whose family recently welcomed home a new baby started wetting the bed. These episodes have occurred at least twice a week for the past 3 months. The nurse practitioner should explain this behavior to the parents as which of the following?

Which of the following tools would the PMHNP use to aid in diagnosis of a 69-year-old woman with depressive symptoms?

Which of the following is considered a constraining factor for growth of the nurse practitioner role?

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?

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?