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 female sexual dysfunction?

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 approach for individuals with Gender Dysphoria?

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 and bipolar disorder the target serum level is between:

Which of the following is a key component of long-term management for individuals with Bipolar Disorder to reduce the risk of relapse?

An adult patient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. They want to stop medication due to side effects that are impacting their quality of life. They report they were once very physically active but have now gained weight and feel lethargic on their current medications. They have a history of multiple inpatient admissions due to severe decompensation and psychosis. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner feels that discontinuation of medication could potentially exacerbate the patient’s chronic mental illness. Currently the patient shows no signs of impaired thought process. Best course of action for the nurse practitioner is to provide information regarding the risks, benefits and treatment alternatives and to:

Which of the following best describes the relationship between chronic pain and mental illness?

Which of the following is the most likely indication for prescribing an atypical antipsychotic (such as aripiprazole or quetiapine) in the treatment of depression?