A 45-year-old patient with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD…

A 45-year-old patient with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has been receiving treatment from their primary care NP but continues to experience severe symptoms that significantly impact daily functioning. Under which of the following circumstances should the patient be referred to a mental health specialist?

A woman 36-year-old female presents to her NP noting she has…

A woman 36-year-old female presents to her NP noting she has not had any menses for the past 2 months. She has a history of regular menses, with menarche at the age of 13. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be performed first to evaluate amenorrhea?