A 13-year-old male with ADHD and cannabis use presents with…

A 13-year-old male with ADHD and cannabis use presents with persistent suicidal ideation. He previously attempted suicide by hanging. He exhibits impulsive behavior, school avoidance, and has frequent arguments with peers. Which of the following factors contributes MOST significantly to his elevated suicide risk?

An MSN student is observing a psychiatric intake with their…

An MSN student is observing a psychiatric intake with their preceptor. The patient, a 34-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of anxiety and prior opioid use, reports new-onset chest pain, fatigue, and dizziness. The preceptor responds, “It’s probably just anxiety again. And with her past, she’s likely looking for something.” The visit ends without a physical exam or referral. Which aspect of the preceptor’s response BEST illustrates the impact of implicit bias in clinical care?

A 15-year old female with a history of major depressive diso…

A 15-year old female with a history of major depressive disorder who experience recurrent symptoms is seen by the APRN for a follow up visit after starting bupropion XL (Wellbutrin XL) 150 mg every a.m. 2 weeks ago. She had already been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 150 mg every morning. She reported suicidal thoughts during the previous appointment but denies such thoughts now and reports mood has improved. Which is the most appropriate treatment recommendation?