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Question 1
A 22-year-old female with a history of bipolar disorder presents with mood swings and irritability that occur throughout her menstrual cycle. How should the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner differentiate between bipolar disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Correct Answer:
Confirm symptoms through daily prospective ratings.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Confirm symptoms through daily prospective ratings.
Question 2
How does the lack of specificity impact the ethical considerations when a patient makes a vague threat without a clearly identified victim and a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is consulting?
Correct Answer:
No duty to warn state, granting more discretion when threats lack specificity.
Explanation:
Correct answer: No duty to warn state, granting more discretion when threats lack specificity.
Question 3
A 25-year-old patient reports a recent onset of irregular menstrual periods with schizophrenia and has been stable on risperidone (Risperdal) for two years. The initial action of PMHNP is to:
Correct Answer:
Evaluate prolactin levels with a blood test.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Evaluate prolactin levels with a blood test.
Question 4
A 22-year-old patient with schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine, a drug known for potential variations in drug response due to genetic factors. What precautions should the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner consider when managing this patient's medication?
Correct Answer:
Conduct genetic testing to identify potential drug-metabolizing enzyme variations.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Conduct genetic testing to identify potential drug-metabolizing enzyme variations.
Question 5
What type of thought process does the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner likely observe if a patient speaks rapidly and exhibits disorganized thoughts during a mental status examination?
Correct Answer:
Flight of ideas thought process
Explanation:
Correct answer: Flight of ideas thought process
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