A patient with a history of substance abuse now presents with memory deficits. Which DSM‑5‑TR category best fits this presentation?
A 55‑year‑old patient with chronic insomnia is prescribed zo…
A 55‑year‑old patient with chronic insomnia is prescribed zolpidem. Which best describes its mechanism of action?
A patient complains of difficulty falling asleep and staying…
A patient complains of difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Which DSM‑5‑TR category does this clinical picture best represent?
A clinician remarks that standardized diagnostic tools somet…
A clinician remarks that standardized diagnostic tools sometimes fail to capture culturally specific distress. This critique is directed toward:
A patient reports that her mood fluctuates in a pattern corr…
A patient reports that her mood fluctuates in a pattern corresponding with her menstrual cycle. For a diagnosis of PMDD, what additional information is most critical?
A 45‑year‑old patient presents with low energy and concentra…
A 45‑year‑old patient presents with low energy and concentration difficulties. To help differentiate between a depressive disorder and a neurocognitive disorder, the clinician primarily relies on:
A 70‑year‑old patient presents with memory loss and disorien…
A 70‑year‑old patient presents with memory loss and disorientation. According to DSM‑5‑TR criteria, which diagnostic category is most appropriate?
In the SOAP note, where does the clinician record their dia…
In the SOAP note, where does the clinician record their diagnostic impressions?
A patient from a minority culture explains that his experien…
A patient from a minority culture explains that his experience of distress is deeply influenced by his cultural background. This scenario underscores the importance of:
A patient with panic disorder is started on alprazolam. Whic…
A patient with panic disorder is started on alprazolam. Which adverse effect is most important for the clinician to warn the patient about?