During a psychiatric evaluation, the PMHNP conducts a psychiatric review of systems (ROS) in which she reviews common psychiatric symptoms that may not have been elicited in the history of present illness (HPI). Which of the following questions is most likely designed to elicit a response for the system "personality"?

A 23-year-old pregnant woman has been referred to the PMHNP by her OB/GYN for management of bipolar disorder. Of the following, which one is NOT an acceptable choice for this client due to teratogenic risks?

A 29-year-old woman is dependent on her husband for many needs that require social interaction. She depends on him to pump her gas and to make all phone calls. She holds a job that requires little to no interaction with others. She is highly sensitive to criticism and fears embarrassment or rejection. She is submissive to the demands of her mother, which causes interpersonal conflict within her marriage. What is her most likely diagnosis?

Which form of therapy has a goal of helping the client determine how to improve their life rather than focusing on the negative?

A 31-year-old male client has come to the PMHNP for a medication follow-up. He tells the prescriber he is feeling "very good" on escitalopram (Lexapro). He feels so good, in fact, that he has decided to add the supplement tryptophan to his medication regimen to "boost" its effect. What is the most appropriate response by the PMHNP?

According to Yalom, one therapeutic factor in group therapy occurs when participants reexperience family conflicts. What is the term for this?

A genetics report for a patient with bipolar disorder shows lamotrigine (Lamictal) should be an effective treatment for them. The PMHNP will slowly titrate the dose of lamotrigine for which of the following reasons?

In which phase of the therapeutic relationship would the client be expected to regress and perhaps experience reemergence of symptoms or problems?

The PMHNP is preparing to evaluate a new client, a 39-year-old single woman. The client is charming, gregarious, and lively, and she is dressed in colorful clothing. As the session continues, she appears to be excessively emotional and attention-seeking, using dramatic language. She says, "I am just a basket case! I will probably need to come in every week." Which diagnosis would be most appropriate?

Jane is a 21-year-old woman who says she cannot remember large parts of her childhood. She suspects she might have been sexually abused. According to Freudian theory, this would be an example of which defense mechanism?

A 40-year-old man with no medical issues and a BMI of 18 has not seen a primary care provider since he was 17. He has not had any type of immunizations, screenings, or preventive care. Which of the following is the most appropriate theory to explain his behavior?