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Key Concepts in Psychopharmacology

Key Concepts in Psychopharmacology 11. The PMHNP knows the relationship between drug concentration and effect on 90 the body is known as: A. Pharmacology B. Pharmacokinetics C. Pharmacodynamics D. Physiology 12. A patient who had previously reported feeling much better on her antidepressant suddenly says the “drug seems to have stopped working. This is known […]

Key Insights on Substance Use

Key Insights on Substance Use 14. Answer C. The Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) helps quantify the symptoms of opioid withdrawal to guide symptom management or Suboxone induction. The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale-Revised (CIWA-Ar) is used for alcohol withdrawal symptom assessment. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a personality assessment. The […]

Distinguishing Addiction and Dependence Disorders

Distinguishing Addiction and Dependence Disorders 7. Answer B. Urine toxicology is essential because various drugs of abuse can induce various psychopathology, and all psychiatric diagnoses are made by exclusion. A 12-lead EKG will not provide insight into the presenting signs and symptoms but may guide medication selection. A complete blood count will not help explain […]

Strategies for Managing Substance Relapse

Strategies for Managing Substance Relapse 17. A patient presents for a follow-up visit and has a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder and major depressive disorder. Which of the following best describes this patient’s situation? A. Relapse B. Withdrawal C. Intoxication D. Lapse 18. Which of the following substances would be most likely to cause […]

Challenges in Substance Use Management

Challenges in Substance Use Management 5. A patient who has been drinking a six-pack of beer each night to relax after work has been having trouble staying asleep through the night. When she wakes up at 2 a.m. she takes diphenhydramine 25 mg to help her fall back asleep, but this makes her sleep through […]

Effective Nonpharmacological Stuttering Treatments

Effective Nonpharmacological Stuttering Treatments Nonpharmacological treatments Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the commonly used methods to treat stuttering in children (Sjøstrand et al., 2021). It helps to identify and change thinking patterns that can worsen stuttering. Also, speech therapy helps children manage stuttering by teaching techniques such as fluency shaping, stuttering modification and delayed auditory […]

Community Resources for Bipolar Disorder

Community Resources for Bipolar Disorder Study Guide Forum Neurodevelopment disorders are a group of mental health conditions affecting the development of the nervous system including the brain and the spinal cord (Morris- Rosendahl & Crocq, 2020). Neurodevelopment disorders occur in childhood and can persist to adulthood and affect various domains, including memory, emotion, social, occupational, […]

Patient Education for Children and Adolescents

Patient Education for Children and Adolescents Patient education refers to the process through which healthcare professionals share information with patients to the end that they develop a better understanding of their health conditions, management of symptoms and treatment options (Cutilli, 2020). Through patient education, patients are empowered to make more informed care decisions. Patient education […]

Importance of Thorough Psychiatric Assessment

Importance of Thorough Psychiatric Assessment Explain why a thorough psychiatric assessment of a child/adolescent is important. There are several reasons that make it important for healthcare workers to provide a thorough psychiatric assessment to a child/adolescent. First, the symptoms exhibited by a child/adolescent are complex and often overlap across different mental health conditions. Also, a […]

Evaluating Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment Techniques

Evaluating Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment Techniques A comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment (CIPA) is an approach used by mental healthcare professionals to holistically diagnose illnesses and develop treatment plans. CIPA considers all the biological, social, cultural, and psychological aspects of a patient’s mental health. The comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment involves components such as a detailed interview, an examination of […]

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Effects

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Effects 1. The PMHNP knows that the study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes a medication is known as: A. Breakdown B. Pharmacokinetics C. Pharmacodynamics D. First-pass effect 2. After a drug is absorbed the substrate binds to protein for transport. Which portion of the drug is available for […]

Assessing Patient Safety Needs

Assessing Patient Safety Needs 12. A 25-year-old female, admitted to an extended observation psychiatric unit, observes that another patient is placed on 1:1 observation status after expressing suicidal ideations to her psychiatrist. During her meeting with the PMHNP, the patient tells him that she would like to have 1:1 observation because she too is feeling […]

APA Style Guide Overview

APA Style Guide Overview 6. The PMHNP is explaining the risks and benefits of long-acting injectable antipsychotics to a patient with a history of medication nonadherence. The patient is asking logical questions that demonstrate he can understand the facts. Which process of changing represents the patient’s position? A. Social liberation B. Reinforcement management C. Self-liberation […]

Neurotransmitters and Mental Health Issues

Neurotransmitters and Mental Health Issues 14. When explaining the means by which neurotransmitters relate to mental illness, a patient ask, “What is a neurotransmitter?” The best answer is: A. A fatty layer covering the axon B. A chemical messenger C. A nerve cell D. The space between nerve cells 15. A patient is diagnosed with […]

Understanding Neurotransmitters and Mental Illness

Understanding Neurotransmitters and Mental Illness 6. Which region of the brain is associated with sensory integration, spatial awareness, and conscious awareness of the opposite side of the body? A. Occipital lobe B. Wernicke’s area C. Broca’s area D. Parietal lobe 7. A patient appears internally preoccupied and responding to auditory hallucination. ,This patient may have […]

Neurological Assessment Insights

Neurological Assessment Insights The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression., While assessing the appearance of the patient an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. ,Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? A. III B. IV C. V D. VI 2. A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric […]

Navigating Prescribing Practices and Challenges

Navigating Prescribing Practices and Challenges Take a moment to watch this video on prescribing practices. , This represents just one of the many situations you will face once you receive prescriptive authority. Take a moment to discuss this issue. How should you handle the requests from loved ones to provide treatment? What other issues do […]

Enhancing Nurse Education for Adherence

Enhancing Nurse Education for Adherence Project Gap in Practice or Problem: Patients are not compliance to? Discuss their prescribed psychotropic medications non-adherence and nursing staff are not knowledgeable about strategies to teach patients for self-care management to increase medication adherence. Purpose of the Project: To develop an education program to increase the nurses’ knowledge about […]

Rigorous Evidence Review for DNP Project

Now that you have completed the Question Development Tool and met with the Walden Librarian, You are ready to conduct a rigorous review of the evidence outlining the best practices that might best address your DNP Project practice problem. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources […]

DNSD’s evaluation Program: Result Analysis

DNSD’s evaluation Program: Result Analysis Submit your completed Action Planning Tool, Work Breakdown Structure or GANTT chart, project implementation materials, Checklist for your DNP Project, and Minutes template. SUBMISSION INFORMATION Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area. To submit your completed assignment, […]