A 62-year-old male with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) presents to the APRN seeking alternative treatment options for both his memory issues and increasing anxiety. He has been experiencing difficulty with both short-term memory and feeling anxious, particularly in social situations. He is clear about his preference for natural remedies and insists that he does not want to take any controlled substances or narcotics due to concerns about side effects and addiction. The following herbal supplement is recommended for its anti-inflammatory properties, memory enhancement, and anxiety-reducing effects.

Which of the following clinical scenarios represents battery, rather than assault?

A 26-year-old male with no prior psychiatric history is brought to emergency department police after he began running into traffic yelling at drivers. The patient states, “those people are all out to get me.” The patient tells the PMHNP that his neighbors are recording his phone conversations and watching him closely. He further states, “the FBI and CIA are watching me at all times because I know too much.” The patient has no known psychiatric history and is very agitated at the moment. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Which of the following statements BEST reflects recovery-oriented language consistent with modern psychiatric care for SMI?

A PMHNP becomes aware of a medication dosing error that reached the patient but did not result in harm. According to professional and ethical standards, what is the most appropriate next action?

A 42-year old female is seen by the APRN with chief complaint of feeling that her skin is burning. She is nearly hysterical talking about how “her skin feels like it is on fire”. The patient has much difficulty responding accurately to the APRN’s questions; but her thoughts are not disorganized. The patient’s husband explains that their 18-year old daughter was killed in a car crash a week ago, but she historically has been socially withdrawn and had odd beliefs. What is the diagnosis?

A PMHNP refers a 13-year-old girl who exhibits aggression, emotional outbursts, and strained interpersonal relationships for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Which Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategy will most likely be effective in addressing the aggression and emotional outbursts in this 13-year-old girl?

Personality disorders are best described as which of the following?

A pediatric nurse practitioner instructs parents to set a fixed bedtime for their child with chronic sleep difficulties. After the designated bedtime, the parents are advised to refrain from responding to the child’s crying or calls for attention. Which behavioral intervention best describes this approach?

Which of the following classifications of orthosis applies low-load, non-elastic force to the affected tissues end range over a period of time?