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A 22-year-old male with no psychiatric history has a first psychotic break and is diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Which of the following symptoms would be considered a “negative” symptom?

A 72-year-old woman with mild Alzheimer’s disease is started on donepezil. She and her family should be educated that the most common side effects are:

This theory identifies that society is organized and held together by interdependent social institutions.

A 50-year-old woman is prescribed mirtazapine for depression and insomnia. At a dose of 15 mg, she reports significant sedation and increased appetite. The PMHNP knows this is due to the medication’s potent antagonism of which receptor?

A 40-year-old man with no prior psychiatric history is started on high-dose prednisone for an autoimmune condition. He develops an elevated mood, insomnia, and paranoid delusions. This presentation is a classic example of:

If three tablets (tabs) contain 60 mg, how many tabs would need to be given for 80 mg? ______

Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated. Round weight to the nearest tenth if indicated.134 lb = _____ kg

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.1 L = _____ mL

Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated. Round weight to the nearest tenth if indicated.43.5 kg = _____ lb

Directions: Write the abbreviation for the term.drop: _____