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A 39-year old patient is brought to the emergency department by his wife complaining of blurred vision, severe headache, nausea and vomiting. They had just come from a restaurant where he ordered caviar as an appetizer and then ate some of his favorite foods such as a fresh salad with swiss cheese and hard salami, chicken smothered in Canadian cheddar and he drank a glass of cabernet sauvignon with dinner. His current medications include selegiline (Emsam) 6 mg every morning and Eskalith (lithium) 450 mg BID to treat a mood disorder. The most likely cause of his symptoms is

In Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), it is assumed that the features are ….. in each class.

In which scenario is Naive Bayes particularly effective?

True or False: Naive Bayes assumes that features within each class are dependent on each other.

Which function is used in logistic regression to restrict predictions between 0 and 1?

Based upon Ben’s case in the previous question – as a school-based OT, you are asked to consult on Ben’s ability to effectively complete school tasks across his day. Teachers describe that episodes of agitation are worse during gym, band, and during class transitions. Considering this information, which would be the BEST strategy to suggest?  

ASSOCIATION RULES – CALCULATION Given Count({coffee}) = 10 Count({milk, bagel}) = 6 Count({coffee, milk, bagel}) = 4 What is the confidence of the association rule: {coffee} -> {milk, bagel}? Please show your calculation.

A 19-year-old woman reports chronic worry, rumination, and impaired functioning due to anxiety. She has a history of one hypomanic episode at age 16, difficulty sleeping, and concern about mood fluctuations as she begins college. She is sexually active, not on contraception, and has a history of a spontaneous abortion nine months ago. She takes only a multivitamin and has no history of substance use. Which medication would be the least appropriate choice for the APRN to prescribe?

A 27-year-old man with a history of mood disorder experienced remission of depression 3 weeks ago while taking sertraline and engaging in psychotherapy. At follow-up, his wife reports that for the past week he has been irritable, sleeping very little, spending extravagantly, and engaging in reckless behaviors such as unsafe driving. What is the most likely cause of his current symptoms?

A 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance of reminders, and hyperarousal symptoms that have persisted for 6 months following a sexual assault. She has no prior psychiatric history. She is motivated for treatment and asks about both therapy and medication options. Which of the following represents the most evidence-based approach for this patient?