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A 58 year old patient seen by the APRN complains a great deal of trouble remaining asleep at night (has multiple awakenings), says she has lost interest in going out with friends, expresses feelings of worthlessness. She denies use of alcohol or drugs. She has been intentionally cutting back on food intake, had an 8 pound weight increase over the last month with a current BMI of 26.8. Vital signs are all WNL. She tells the APRN that methylphenidate may help with symptoms because she has taken it in the past to help with focus. Which of the following is essential to obtain in regard to differential diagnoses given the above 

Which of the following statements are true of both cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy?

Which of the following is a key strategy in the PMHNP role when managing a patient with complex psychiatric needs?

A 27-year-old patient presents with persistent anxiety, hypervigilance and difficulty regulating emotional responses. Which of the following statements best correlates these symptoms with the underlying neuroanatomy of fear and anxiety?

A 22-year-old woman reports frequent sudden tearfulness, mood swings, extreme irritability, and fatigue a week before beginning her period. These symptoms significantly negatively impact her functioning during this time. The symptoms improve within a few days after menstruation begins. What is the initial treatment recommendation with follow up in one month?

Which of the following is the most appropriate first-line intervention for a child diagnosed with anxiety disorder?

The APRN assessing a new patient notes right eyelid droop, a dilated and unresponsive pupil in the right eye, and the patient is unable to focus both eyes on the same object. The APRN suspects damage to the

A 38-year-old female with GAD reports worsening symptoms despite therapy. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Which of the following is a key diagnostic criterion for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

How does an employer validate in what population focus or foci an APRN is educated?