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A 72-year-old female presents to the emergency department for altered mental status. Her urine analysis is negative, and her labs are normal. She has been referred to psychiatry for dementia. The patient's husband reports increasing forgetfulness over the last 6 months, walking as if her feet are stuck to the ground, and most recently episodes of urinary incontinence. Based on the signs and symptoms which of the following diagnostic tests should the PMHNP order to rule out an underlying condition? Lumbar puncture Electroencephalogram Noncontrast head CT scan Arterial blood gas (Ans- Noncontrast head CT scan When providing psychoeducation to a patient with treatment-resistant depression about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), you tell the patient that the most common adverse effect of treatment is which of the following? Amnesia Psychosis Respiratory depression Arrhythmi(Ans- Amnesia A 66-year-old registered nurse, who retired from psychiatry 3 years ago, spends much of her time watching television. She is easily irritated by those interrupting her shows and has no desire to engage in any activities or identify with a broader community. Which developmental stage did she fail to master? Initiative versus Guilt Industry versus Inferiority Ego integrity versus Despiar Generativity versus Stagnation (Ans- Generativity versus Stagnation A 21-year-old man had his first drink at his birthday party with friends last night. He presented the following morning to the emergency department with psychomotor agitation, cognitive impairment, depressed mood, flat affect, and anhedonia. His heart rate is 110, his blood pressure is 90/60, and he complains of abdominal pain. He received 2 L of normal saline IV and is referred to psychiatry for evaluation of mood disorder. Which of the following tests should the consulting PMHNP order given these symptoms? Urinalysis Blood alcohol level Urinary porphobilinogenAcetaminophen level (Ans- Urinary porphobilinogen A 52-year-old obese man with type 2 diabetes reports dozing off while driving, watching TV, or reading, with increased apathy and fatigue. The PMHNP ordered a sleep study, which revealed 10 episodes of apnea lasting 15 to 20 seconds each per hour of sleep. Based on these findings, what should the PMHNP prescribe for his condition? Referral to otolaryngology for uvuloplasty Referral to otolaryngology for rhinoplasty Continuous positive airway pressure Antidepressant medications (Ans- CPAP Which of the following is true regarding the influenza vaccination? Those who currently have cold like symptoms with a temperature of 101.6 should not receive the vaccine All of the statements are true. Anyone 6 months of age or older should obtain the influenza vaccine A history of Guillain Barre 4 weeks after a previous influenza injection would be a contraindication for future influenza vaccination (Ans- All of the statements are true.A patient presents with atypical symptoms of psychosis that include inconsistent auditory hallucinations without disorganization. What is the best definition of an EEG and its utility? A neuropsychological test to distinguish psychosis from a psychosomatic illness. Electrophysiologic test that depicts electrical activity on the surface of the brain Radiologic test utilizing magnets and radio waves to provide a detailed image of the structures of the brain A serum test to indicate nutritional deficiencies that inhibit the formation of neurotransmitters (Ans- Electrophysiologic test that depicts electrical activity on the surface of the brai