Consider a lamina described by the region

If                           occurs at the point , then is a critical point for .

For each of the following quantities, match it with expression which best fits in the blank. The options are the same for each question in this section. 

The directional derivative of in the direction of

You have been working with a 54-year-old man who has been treated for schizophrenia since age 19. He has limited social interactions, likes to be alone, and has never dated nor had a desire to date. His symptoms are best explained by which of the following? 

What routine monitoring is required for a patient taking Risperdal 3 mg PO BID? 

Answer the following question based on the case study below:  Which of the following items should be included in the PMHNP’s care planning? (Select all that apply) Casey is a 23 yo client who has been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. He experienced his first psychotic break at age 22 while serving in the military. Casey lives at home with his parents and is reluctant to accept his diagnosis, stating “I got bad weed” in the service and “will be fine once the weed leaves my body.” He has been adherent with appointments but only intermittently takes his Risperdal (3mg po) twice a day. His parents are threatening to kick him out of the house is he does not start accepting treatment.  Casey has a history of juvenile-onset diabetes and has struggled to maintain a diabetic diet and to control his weight. When asked to identify his current goals, Casey wishes to find a good wife, have children, and settle down to a normal life. There are many issues to consider in planning care for this client. 

Which of the following is the best rationale for using cognitive behavioral therapy? 

Which assessment finding marks the acute phase of schizophrenia? 

Which of the following speech findings would not be typical of a mental status exam for an anxious patient?