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Evaluating Neurological Symptoms and Conditions

Evaluating Neurological Symptoms and Conditions 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 […]

Evaluating Life Quality in Netherlands

Is Netherlands the best place to live in the world? ,Netherlands is the best place to live in the world based on economic choices such as economic growth and stability healthcare system, education system, immigration, human rights, crime and justice, and national defense. The Netherlands is a country located in Western Europe and some parts […]

Managing Patient Concerns and Developmental Stages

Managing Patient Concerns and Developmental Stages 11. A 60-year-old man with alcohol use disorder in remission presents to the psychiatric ED and is very distraught. ,He tells the PMHNP that he was at his daughter’s wedding and called upon to make a toast. The waiter had handed him the champagne glass, and he took a […]

Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation Analysis of the Conspiracy Theory. In order to begin your conspiracy theory analysis project, please answer the following questions. The answers to questions 2-5 may be found in our readings for Week 6. Once you’ve submitted this brief survey, I will send you a Canvas message with details for the […]

Enhancing Nurse Education

Enhancing Nurse Education 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 factors related […]

Understanding Health Belief Model Concepts

Understanding Health Belief Model Concepts A PMHNP is leading a recovery group for at-risk teens who have been mandated to attend meetings as part of their addiction treatment. 1. A member of the group states that his problem is not that bad and he can stop anytime he chooses. Using on occasion is just a […]

Discussion Board Participation Requirements Explained

Discussion Board Participation Requirements Explained Week 2 Discussion Board Discussion Question: Reflect on how your practicum experience throughout this program has helped you develop an appreciation for nursing scholarship., How will you incorporate scholarship into your future nursing practice? Purpose: The purpose of the threaded discussion is to promote dialogue among students and faculty during […]

Key Concepts in Substance Intoxication

Key Concepts in Substance Intoxication 16. Answer B. Acute intoxication is characterized by disinhibition, emotional lability, inattention, and impulsivity. Withdrawal symptoms include tremor, anxiety, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, and autonomic hyperactivity. Sobriety is the quality of being congruent in mood and affect with good impulse control, and situationally appropriate responses. Manic is a state of abnormally elevated […]

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 […]