The PMHNP is described as “down to earth” and “real” by his clients. Which of the following characteristics of the therapeutic relationship describes this NP?

A 43-year-old man with a BMI of 33 presents to the PMHNP with complaints of being depressed, difficulty falling asleep, loss of motivation, diminished concentration, and decreased sexual desire. Based on this scenario, which of the following medications would be most appropriate as an initial treatment?

In which stage of group formation is it possible that members will experience conflict?

A 27-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder presents to the PMHNP for her regular medication management appointment. She announces that she is 12 weeks pregnant with her first child. This pregnancy was unplanned, and the patient is worried about her medications causing harm to her unborn fetus. Which statement is true about bipolar disorder and pregnancy?

The PMHNP is conducting an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) test on her 67-year-old client, who was recently initiated on ziprasidone (Geodon). What does the AIMS test assess?

A 28-year-old woman with a history of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-harm, suicide attempts, mood lability, substance abuse, and extreme irritability presents to the psychiatric nurse practitioner for an evaluation. She states, “I just want to know what’s wrong with me. I feel like I spend 95% of my time either angry or on the floor crying in the fetal position.” The PMHNP suspects this client has borderline personality disorder. In this scenario, how would the discomfort the client experiences as a result of her behaviors best be described?

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 24-year-old single woman presents to the PMHNP for a psychiatric evaluation after discharge from an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she had been admitted for a suicide attempt. She cut her wrists after her boyfriend of one month broke up with her. She reports a long history of self-mutilation, impulsiveness, and no relationship lasting longer than three months. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

A 39-year-old man is having difficulties with his wife. He tells his therapist she yells at him when he engages in a certain behavior. A strategic therapist might use the technique of reframing. Which of the following is the best example of reframing in this scenario?

A 24-year-old woman with a history of major depressive disorder treated with sertraline is brought to the emergency department by her partner for evaluation of fever, vomiting, and weakness. In the emergency department, her temperature is 103°F, her heart rate is 129 beats per minute, she is agitated and restless, and she displays hyperactive reflexes. Her symptoms began several hours after she used a new medication prescribed by her primary care provider. Which of the following is most likely to be the new medication?

The PMHNP is evaluating a 67-year-old client who recently started the medication risperidone (Risperdal). As part of the evaluation, she asks the patient to open her mouth and then stick her tongue out. What assessment is the PMHNP conducting?