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Researchers have observed a correlation between reduced immune activity and scores on:

Leo recently tried stimulants at a party hosted by an acquaintance. Which of the following effects did Leo most likely experience?

The ANA’s scope and standards in nursing practice are primarily designed to:    

What is the primary focus of dysthymic disorder, a related depressive condition?    

A 45-year-old patient presents to your office with symptoms of anxiety and depression. As the PMHNP begin learning about the patient’s interpersonal relationships in order to understand their behavior. You are basing the strategy of which of the nursing theories?

There are several approaches for developing a case formulation.  Which of the following best describes this process? 

A 17-year-old then appearing female with a history of major depression disorder presents with increased fatigue. The patient states that while she normally runs and exercises after each meal until she has expended the number of calories she’s eaten, she has been feeling more tired during these workouts and is recently having difficulty completing them. She states that she felt similarly during prior depressive episodes and thinks the sertraline is no longer controlling her symptoms. The patient also notes that she has been feeling ugly due to the appearance of her thin, soft hairs on the back of her arms. She is concerned because her stress has become so severe, she has stop menstruating right recently. What part of the patient’s presentation is a relative contraindication to Augmenting her depression treatment with bupropion?

A PMHNP is using a cognitive-behavioral approach to help an adolescent client change self-defeating behaviors.  Which of the following would the PMHNP highlight when using CBT? 

Narcolepsy is characterized by:    

Which psychodynamic principle involves attributing one’s undesirable traits or emotions to another person?