The mother of a 16-month-old child expresses concern that her son might have autism. Which of the following is an appropriate autism screening tool for a child of this age?

The mother of a 7-year-old boy presents to the PMHNP for a psychiatric evaluation. She reports that her son exhibits “inattention, aggression, and is getting in trouble at school.” Which of the following parent report tools will help the PMHNP assess for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder?

A 63-year-old man was recently placed on warfarin (Coumadin) by his nurse practitioner. Which of the following supplements will he need to discontinue?

A 40-year-old man tells his wife he thinks he is having a midlife crisis. In which Erikson stage does the midlife crisis occur?

The PMHNP is treating a 13-year-old boy with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and Tourette's syndrome with guanfacine (Intuniv). What is the mechanism of action of guanfacine?

A 51-year-old woman is diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. The NP will educate the woman that which of the following could have contributed to or might worsen her OA?

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 5th 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?

A 2-year-old boy presents to the nurse practitioner with new onset seizures and a history of a port wine stain at birth. Which of the following is not a clinical feature of Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)?

A new 24-year-old male client presents to the PMHNP for an evaluation. He reports symptoms of a marked and persistent fear of public speaking, which is frequently required for his new job. He is terrified of embarrassing himself. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social anxiety disorder?

A 19-year-old woman who prefers not to take medication uses a diffuser with lavender essential oil to help her calm down and fall asleep at night. Which biologically based therapies is she using?

A 63-year-old White man presents with bowing deformity of his legs, gait abnormality, and tingling and weakness in his left leg. He is diagnosed with Paget's disease of bone and asks the NP about his treatment options. Which of the following therapies is considered first line?