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?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is employed on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents. He is evaluating a 17-year-old client who presents as male-to-female transgender. The client wishes to be called "Christine" and uses "she/her" for pronouns. She wants to know how if her female name is being used in her chart. How should the PMHNP respond?

A client expresses his desire to execute a living will while he is in a period of remission from schizoaffective disorder. What is one difference between the living will and the durable power of attorney?

The PMHNP working on an inpatient eating disorders unit is evaluating a 17-year-old girl with suspected anorexia nervosa. Her laboratory results reveal elevated serum cholesterol levels, elevated serum salivary amylase concentrations, and decreased fasting glucose concentrations. Which electrocardiography (ECG) changes will help confirm the diagnosis?

A 7-year-old girl who was formerly completely toilet trained recently began wetting the bed at night. To determine a cause for the enuresis, the nurse practitioner should ask her parents which question or make which statement?

A 23-year-old female client is being evaluated for symptoms of depression. The PMHNP conducting her psychiatric evaluation will administer which of the following tools to determine the client's level of depression at baseline, during, and at the end of treatment?

A teacher is concerned that a 7-year-old girl does not talk in class. She only talks when she is alone or with specific close friends. This scenario is most consistent with which psychiatric condition?

A 67-year-old man on a geriatric inpatient unit is being evaluated for cognitive impairment and mild dementia. He did not complete high school. Considering this, which of the following would be the most appropriate tool for initial assessment?

The mother of a 9-year-old boy explains to the PMHNP that he has a 6-month history of excessive eye blinking and grunting, and he recently began persistently clearing his throat. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A local OB/GYN calls the PMHNP to refer a 27-year-old pregnant patient in her third trimester who just screened positive for perinatal depression. Which of the following screening tools was used by the OB-GYN?

A 22-year-old female patient was diagnosed with major depressive disorder by her primary care provider, who referred her to the PMHNP for treatment and further evaluation. Which of the following tools helps gauge the intensity of depression in patients who have been diagnosed with a depressive syndrome?