Georgette PMHNP
Georgette PMHNP A 16-year off boy presents with a long head, large ears, and hyper extensible joints, is very shy, and starts rocking and flapping his hands when he is upset. Which of the following is your most likely diagnosis? A. Tourette disorder B. Autism C. Fragile X D. Rett disorder - correct answersFragile X a 17 year old arrives at the emergency department with nonspecific complaints The patient's temperature is 100.8, pulse rate and blood pressure are elevated, and pupils are dilated with decreased reaction to light. Two days ago, the patient began taking sertraline for the treatment of depression. the patient has a history of substance use and smoked marijuana one week ago. The diagnosis is - correct answersserotonin syndrome A 23 year old woman is Brought in to to the ER after attempting to commit suicide by cutting her wrists. Which action by the PMHNP would be of highest priority initially? A. Assess her coping behaviors B. Assess her current level of suicidality C. Take her vital signs D. Asess her health history - correct answerstake her vital signs A 24 year olf female attempts suicide by overdose on an MAOI phenelzine. She is stabilized in the hospital. Ten days later she is started on venlafaxine and becomes tachycardia and diaphoretic, and develops myoclonic jerks. What condition is this? A. NMS B. Opisthotonos C. Akathisia D. Serotonin syndrome - correct answersserotonin syndrome a 48 year off Caucasian male presents for his therapy appointment. He is sad about losing his wife recently to covid 19. He reports feeling thoughts of hurting himself. He has a past history of overdosing on propranolol several years ago. Which of the following places him at higher risk of suicide? A. Previous attempt B. Age C. Gender D. Marital Status - correct answersA previous attempt A 64 year old caucasian male referred for treatment of refractory depression by his PCP reports continued lack of purpose, insomnia, decreased energy, reduced interest in pleasurable activities since losing his wife hit by a drunk driver 3 months ago. Which of the following is an assessment priority?
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