use disorder expresses concerns that her roommates may try to
steal her medication to get high. Which medication is the most
appropriate options for the client?
Which of the following is the best predictor for antisocial A diagnosis of conduct disorder at age 13
personality disorder?
Which of the following is a tool that may be used to screen for SBIRT
any type of substance use disorder?
Which of the following would be included in the treatment plan Reward-Based therapy
for a client with antisocial personality disorder?
Which description best describes cluster A personality Characterized by odd, eccentric thinking or behavior
disorders?
Which characteristic is most indicative of narcissistic personality Ongoing need for admiration
disorder?
A 25-year-old client presents with irritability, insomnia, and Cyclothymia
excessive energy. She states she has felt this way for about a
week. Last month, she reports that she felt "really down" and
slept most of the time. She endorses a pattern of "ups and
downs" in her mood at least half the time over the past few
years. Which diagnosis is the most consistent with the client's
symptoms?
, Select an appropriate initial medication choice for a 75-year-old Escitalopram 10 mg daily
with a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder.
An inpatient client has a CIWA-Ar score of 12. What is the most Prescribe STAT dose of oral Lorazepam and reassess CIWA-Ar every hour
appropriate action by the nurse practitioner?
A client presents with difficulties following her divorce from an Dependent personality disorder
abusive spouse. She states that she is afraid of being on her
own because she is worried that she won't be able to take care
of herself. She is currently living with her sister because she
can't decide whether to get an apartment or buy a house.
Though she's only been divorced for a few weeks, she's been
on several dates through a dating website in the hopes of
finding another partner soon. The client's symptoms are
consistent with which diagnosis?
Which of the following are characteristics of borderline Tumultuous interpersonal relationships and short-lived psychotic episodes
personality disorder?
When conducting a cognitive assessment, what does the Recent memory
question "what did you have for dinner last night" assess?
A client is concerned that he won't pass a urine drug screen at Marijuana can be detected in the urine for up to 7 days
his new job because he used marijuana three days ago. What
is the most appropriate response by the psychiatric mental
health nurse practitioner?
Which symptoms are associated with the anxious distress DSM Feeling restless, excessive worry
specifier for major depressive disorder?
A client is interested in therapies to augment his medication Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exercise three times a week
treatment for mild major depressive disorder. What are
appropriate recommendations?