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The PMHNP is managing an adolescent who is taking clonidine (Catapres) as an adjunct to stimulant therapy for ADHD treatment. On follow-up, they would like to stop the medication due to side effects.  Which of the following is recommended?

Divalproex Sodium (Depakote) may be used to treat acute mania.  Which of the following statements about its use among pediatric patients is the most accurate?  

An 18-year-old female with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), who remains significantly underweight (BMI 16.0 kg/m²), has had a suboptimal response to evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., Family-Based Treatment/CBT). She reports persistent low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration, resulting in a PHQ-9 score indicating moderately severe depression. She has no acute suicidality but reports worsening obsessive thoughts about food and body image. Which of the following pharmacological agents is the most appropriate next step in her treatment plan, in conjunction with continued supportive care?

A PMHNP is prescribing a patient sertraine (Zoloft) for generalized anxiety disorder.  Which of the following is an early adverse effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that may cause the patient to discontinue therapy prior to he onset of their intended effect?  

A PMHNP is evaluating a college student who was brought to student health by their roommate.  The roomate states, “I think my roommate is going crazy.  They have been studying for finals and have been up for hours pacing the room and sweating.  Every time I tell them to relax, they tell me to shut up, and threaten to punch me in the face.”  The roommat is concerned the patient may have taken a medication that was not prescribed to them.  To confirm the roomate’s suspicion the PMHNP orders a uring drug screen (UDS).  Which medication is most likely to show up positive on this patient’s USD?  

A 28-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has demonstrated consistent adherence issues with oral risperidone, leading to frequent relapses. The PMHNP and patient agree to transition to a long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation of risperidone (Risperdal Consta).Which of the following describes the correct initiation sequence for administering Risperdal Consta?

The PMHNP is managing an adult patient who has schizophrenia.  When prescribing antipsychotic medications, the PMHNP is aware that they may cause depression in a patient’s awareness of their environment and reduction of their responsiveness to external stimulation.  Which of the following medications is the most likely cause of this side effect?   

Which of the following statements regarding paroxetine (Paxil) is most accurate?

According to the ACSM, a certified Group Exercise Instructor ought to be able to:

Too much HIIT is shown to hinder the positive stress response.