The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is concerned about access-to-care issues in the local community and wants to help develop health care policy to help clients access care more effectively. The nurse practitioner knows one of the most effective avenues for developing and advocating for policy is:
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An 18-year-old girl was visiting colleges with her family an…
An 18-year-old girl was visiting colleges with her family and was involved in a fatal car accident 2 weeks ago. Since that time, she continually has flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, persistent ruminations, and is afraid to drive. She has become apprehensive about her family members driving as well. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
A patient is quetiapine (Seroquel) for the treatment of bipo…
A patient is quetiapine (Seroquel) for the treatment of bipolar I disorder. Routine labs return and the patient’s hemoglobin A1c is 6.8%. The PMHNP reviews the labs and explains to the patient:
What are the most common causes of chest pain in adolescents…
What are the most common causes of chest pain in adolescents?
A patient has been prescribed olanzapine 15 mg daily for acu…
A patient has been prescribed olanzapine 15 mg daily for acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Four days after beginning treatment, he has a sudden onset of fever (39 degrees C, 102 degrees F), tachycardia, and tachypnea. Oxygen saturation at rest is 93% and he exhibits muscular rigidity and some alteration is mental status. The most likely cause of these symptoms is:
What patient presentation would be most indicative of bulimi…
What patient presentation would be most indicative of bulimia nervosa?
A mother brings her 2-week-old infant for a well check. She…
A mother brings her 2-week-old infant for a well check. She is primarily breastfeeding with occasional formula supplementation. How should you advise her regarding vitamin D intake for her baby?
Which of the following best explains the pathophysiology of…
Which of the following best explains the pathophysiology of chronic asthma symptoms?
Megan, a healthy 16-year-old female, come to the clinic for…
Megan, a healthy 16-year-old female, come to the clinic for her well child exam. When determining sexual maturation, you note the following: pubic hair of adult color and texture but covering pubis area with no spread to the medial thighs. What Tanner stage of development is Megan?
Which of the following would best exemplify using patient- a…
Which of the following would best exemplify using patient- and family-centered care when creating a care plan for an adolescent patient?