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An adult patient diagnosed with insomnia is prescribed the antihistamine, diphenhydramine. Which side effects does the nurse educate the patient about? Select all that apply.

Which of the following treatments is commonly used to manage depressive episodes in Bipolar Disorder while avoiding the risk of triggering a manic episode?

Which of the following is the primary goal of psychoeducation in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder?

When adjusting valproate (Depakote) for treatment of mania and bipolar disorder the target serum level is between:

Which of the following is a key component of long-term management for individuals with Bipolar Disorder to reduce the risk of relapse?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment approach for individuals with Gender Dysphoria?

A 35-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. For the past eight months she has had a depressed mood decreased energy and concentration and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. Although she never attempted suicide, she acknowledges that she thought she would probably jump off of a bridge if she ever had the chance. She denies any history of excessively elevated moods and you decide to start her on antidepressant therapy period two weeks later this patient is at greatest risk for:

 When assessing a patient with mental complaints or concerns or disordered behavior, you must first determine if the patient can provide a history via interview. If the patient is capable, which of the following is the best way to conduct this type of psychiatric interview?

Another psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is reviewing a patient chart with you. You are a PMHNP student and eager to learn. The PMHNP asks you which of the following medications this patient may be taking.   Patient stated on admission: “I am on several medications. I have been on them for years, I have always been depressed and nothing works well. I don’t know what the medication names are. All I know if that they told me I can not eat fermented foods. Who wants to eat fermented foods anyways yuck!” Based on the statement made by the patient on intake when reviewing current medications, you determine that which medication is likely being taken?

You have diagnosed this patient with depression and anxiety, based on her current symptoms.  This patient has a history of suicidal thoughts, and one suicide prior suicide attempt (an overdoes on prescription medications).  You are reviewing your orders in preparation of discharging the patient.  You would question sending the patient home with a prescription of which of the following medications?