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Personality Disorders: Individuals with a borderline personality disorder often struggle with: 

Geriatric Psychiatry: Which of the following sleep disorders is commonly seen in older adults and characterized by a strong urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations?    

Schizophrenia: Which neuroimaging technique can detect structural brain abnormalities associated with schizophrenia, such as ventricular enlargement and reduced gray matter volume?    

Anorexia nervosa patients who restrict, rather than binge purge, often have a certain personality disorder. Which is that personality disorder?

Patient has little desire for relationships and little or no discomfort over detachment from others. What personality disorder might they have?

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes schizotypal personality disorder from autism spectrum disorder?

You are treating a client with schizophrenia who takes Clozaril. What laboratory values will indicate the client needs to discontinue treatment?

Geriatric Psychiatry: Which cognitive disorder is characterized by progressive memory loss and impaired cognitive function?      

Schizophrenia: Which neurotransmitter is most strongly associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?    

When caring for a patient with dementia, the Psych NP should limit the use of this type of medication due to the Black Bix warning of increased mortality.