Which of the following is NOT a common CBT technique?

What stage of change involves planning specific actions to achieve a goal.

Which of the following is NOT part of the OARS communication framework in Motivational Interviewing?

You are a PMHNP working with a client who has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. In session the client states, “Nothing good ever happens to me. I’m just a failure and should accept that people at work think I’m inadequate to do my job.” What therapeutic approach would be most helpful in working with this client? What scales would be helpful to use in assessing her depression and negative thoughts? Specifically, what cognitive and behavioral techniques would be helpful? What types of distortions does this client have and, as the therapist, how would you begin to address the distortions.

The following talks were all directed specifically to the young adults of the Church: Elder Uchtdorf: “The Adventure of Mortality” Elder Bednar: “A Welding Link” Elder Cook: “‘Fear Not . . . In Me Your Joy Is Full’” Elder Rasband: “Religious Freedom and Fairness for All” Elder Renlund: ““Doubt Not, but Be Believing” President Oaks: “Timing” What do they seem to be emphasizing for today’s young generation? Identify two topics or subjects that stood out to you personally from this collection of talks, and summarize what you learned about each topic from 2+ examples of their advice or counsel.

How should you assess for suicidality during a psychiatric interview?

Imaging the activity of specific brain regions in awake and behaving subjects has been one of the most important developments in the history of psychiatric and schizophrenia research. What is revealed by studies of hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia?

Up to 50% of female PTSD sufferers have a specific comorbid condition that is the most common comorbid condition in this population. What condition is this?

PTSD and acute stress disorder are both reactions to stressful events. However, they are not the same disorder, and need to be carefully differentiated in diagnoses. Which of the following is true about the differences between these disorders?   

You are treating a patient that has chronic suicidal thoughts. Which of the following medications can reduce suicidality in patients with mood disorders?