A PMHNP is consulting on the pharmacological management of a…

A PMHNP is consulting on the pharmacological management of a child with severe, reactive aggression that has failed multiple behavioral trials. Which medication is considered the cornerstone of pharmacological management for the symptom of aggression in youths with CD?

A nurse is providing patient education to a 30-year-old star…

A nurse is providing patient education to a 30-year-old starting on fluoxetine (Prozac), an SSRI, for Major Depressive Disorder. The patient asks, “How does this medicine actually work to improve my mood?” The nurse should explain that the drug increases the availability of which key neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation, sleep, and appetite?