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Patient has little desire for relationships and little or no discomfort over detachment from others. What personality disorder might they have?

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes schizotypal personality disorder from autism spectrum disorder?

You are treating a client with schizophrenia who takes Clozaril. What laboratory values will indicate the client needs to discontinue treatment?

Geriatric Psychiatry: Which cognitive disorder is characterized by progressive memory loss and impaired cognitive function?      

Schizophrenia: Which neurotransmitter is most strongly associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?    

When caring for a patient with dementia, the Psych NP should limit the use of this type of medication due to the Black Bix warning of increased mortality.

19 year old female is being seen in a crisis pregnancy center for an unexplained pregnancy. She feels compelled by her boyfriend to get an abortion, but it goes against her deeply held religious beliefs. Which of the following reduces her risk of being the victim of domestic violence?

19-year-old male is attending his post hospital discharge appointment where he was diagnosed with psychosis. He’s been taking risperidone, 2 milligrams by mouth twice daily. Which of the following is top priority during his first encounter with a PMHNP?

Of the following drugs, only one is FDA- approved for the treatment of suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Which drug is it?

Cardiomyocytes arise from the mesoderm.