Your patient is currently on a prescription for Lithium and the nurse notifies you that lab results are ready to view. Please view the labs and answer the question. The patient’s last dosage of lithium was taken 12 hours before his blood draw Which statement is accurate:
Which of the following substances has been associated with s…
Which of the following substances has been associated with sexual dysfunction?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved t…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Which of the following is a key characteristic of TMS therapy?
When a patient presents with complaints such as anxiety, dep…
When a patient presents with complaints such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or other issues not obviously related to personality, which of the following is an early clue that such complaints are due to an underlying personality disorder?
Which of the following is an FDA-approved medication for fe…
Which of the following is an FDA-approved medication for female sexual dysfunction?
Which of the following treatments is most commonly used for…
Which of the following treatments is most commonly used for resetting the circadian rhythm in patients with Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD)?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment approa…
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment approach for individuals with Gender Dysphoria?
The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is…
The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is precepting a PMHNP student on the floor. The student notices that there are some distinct behaviors noted in one patient’s chart: “Unstable and frequent mood changes; feelings of anxiety and chronic feelings of emptiness” The PMHNP quizzes the PMHNP student and asks “what kind of therapy do you think this patient will be in?” The student nurse knows that what therapy is likely indicated for this patient?
When adjusting valproate (Depakote) for treatment of mania a…
When adjusting valproate (Depakote) for treatment of mania and bipolar disorder the target serum level is between:
Which of the following is a key component of long-term manag…
Which of the following is a key component of long-term management for individuals with Bipolar Disorder to reduce the risk of relapse?