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?

A nurse practitioner makes a medical error in which she administers gentamycin intravenously without checking any lab work; the treatment is delivered over several days. As a result, her patient loses her hearing and is unable to perform her job. Which element of malpractice does the loss of employment represent?

The PMHNP is treating a 45-year-old woman with a 30-year history of treatment-resistant depression who has tried every available medication, with little success. Today, the patient states that she is having suicidal ideation but has no plan. Which treatment option would the PMHNP discuss with her?

A mother brings her 5-year-old daughter to the PMHNP for concerns about her speech articulation. She has never sustained a head injury, was not exposed to prenatal toxins, was delivered vaginally without problems, is otherwise healthy, and is developmentally in line with her peers. She has struggled with speech articulation; her daycare teachers first noticed it and she received speech therapy beginning at that time. She has no issues relating with her peers, and she is highly imaginative in her play. Despite having speech therapy, her speech is still difficult to understand. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 13-year-old boy presents to the PMHNP accompanied by his mother, who complains of a change in behavior for the past 2 months. The mother says her son frequently loses his temper, is easily angered, is resentful, and is spiteful toward her. This behavior started approximately 4 weeks after she and the boy's father separated and the father moved out of the home. Which of the following helps the PMHNP to rule out oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?

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?

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?

Which of the following most closely describes risk assessment?

Which virtue is associated with successful resolution of the psychosocial developmental stage Industry vs. Inferiority?

An 8-year-old boy begins to exhibit chronic, severe, persistent irritability associated with frequent temper outbursts. Which of the following disorders is he most likely to develop in adulthood?

What legal case established the "insanity defense"?