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Through an initial interview, an APRN finds that a patient’s reported psychological factors are adversely affecting the patients documented heart condition, leading to significantly compromised functioning. An appropriate diagnosis is

Match the following presentations with diagnosis. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

A 12-year-old boy is brought to the clinic for an initial psychiatric evaluation after being suspended from school for bringing a knife and threatening a teacher. His mother reports that he stole a knife and a video game in the past month and recently ran away from home overnight. During the session, he yells profanities at his mother and threatens the APRN.According to DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is required to confirm a diagnosis of Conduct Disorder?

A mother brings in an 11 year old child for an initial psychiatric evaluation. The child reports his mood changes when he is reprimanded by mother. The mother is concerned because her child checks homework over and over to be sure it is right and it is often very late before he will calm down enough to put his books away and go to bed. She doesn’t have other complaints about his behavior—he keeps his room in perfect order and helps keep order in the house. He is rigid in routine and must check under his bed five times before he will get in bed. He also must turn the lights off and on six times before he gets into bed. If he “messes up”, he must start the ritual over again. The mother is concerned because it is interfering with his sleep time. He denies hallucinations and developmentally is normal. The diagnosis is

A 9-year-old boy exhibiting argumentativeness, defiance, and disobedience is brought in by his mother for an initial psychiatric interview. He is occasionally aggressive and blames others for his problems. In considering pharmacological intervention, the PMHNP recognizes ___________ is FDA approved to treat this disorder.

Typically, what color is the sky?

Which of the following is an example of a technique used in a cognitive behavioral therapy-based intervention to help children develop problem-solving solutions when faced with conflict?

A 13-year-old male with ADHD and cannabis use presents with persistent suicidal ideation. He previously attempted suicide by hanging. He exhibits impulsive behavior, school avoidance, and has frequent arguments with peers. Which of the following factors contributes MOST significantly to his elevated suicide risk?

An MSN student is observing a psychiatric intake with their preceptor. The patient, a 34-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of anxiety and prior opioid use, reports new-onset chest pain, fatigue, and dizziness. The preceptor responds, “It’s probably just anxiety again. And with her past, she’s likely looking for something.” The visit ends without a physical exam or referral. Which aspect of the preceptor’s response BEST illustrates the impact of implicit bias in clinical care?

Restraint and seclusion are considered appropriate treatment interventions when the patient is of imminent risk to harm self or others AND