PRIMARY CARE PSYCHIATRY SECOND
EDITION ROBERT MCCARRON GLEN
XIONG CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAMS COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Why is evaluating suicide risk critical in psychiatric assessment?
Answer: It is essential for patient safety.
⩥ What should be ruled out before diagnosing psychiatric conditions?
Answer: Medical problems and substance abuse.
⩥ What should Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) do when unsure of a
diagnosis?
Answer: Refer the patient.
⩥ Which conditions warrant referral for psychiatric evaluation?
Answer: Bipolar disorder, suicidal intent, psychosis, and significant
substance use disorders.
⩥ What is the general lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders?
Answer: Up to 31%.
, ⩥ What is the difference between fear and anxiety?
Answer: Fear is a response to a real threat, while anxiety is a response to
a perceived threat.
⩥ Name three common anxiety disorders.
Answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety
Disorder.
⩥ What is included in the differential diagnosis for anxiety disorders?
Answer: Medical conditions like arrhythmias and endocrine diseases, as
well as psychiatric disorders like OCD and depression.
⩥ What are first-line medications for anxiety disorders?
Answer: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
⩥ Name three common SSRIs.
Answer: Lexapro, Zoloft, and Prozac.
⩥ What is the role of benzodiazepines in anxiety management?
Answer: They may be used as adjuncts for short-term management.
⩥ What is buspirone used for?
EDITION ROBERT MCCARRON GLEN
XIONG CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAMS COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Why is evaluating suicide risk critical in psychiatric assessment?
Answer: It is essential for patient safety.
⩥ What should be ruled out before diagnosing psychiatric conditions?
Answer: Medical problems and substance abuse.
⩥ What should Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) do when unsure of a
diagnosis?
Answer: Refer the patient.
⩥ Which conditions warrant referral for psychiatric evaluation?
Answer: Bipolar disorder, suicidal intent, psychosis, and significant
substance use disorders.
⩥ What is the general lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders?
Answer: Up to 31%.
, ⩥ What is the difference between fear and anxiety?
Answer: Fear is a response to a real threat, while anxiety is a response to
a perceived threat.
⩥ Name three common anxiety disorders.
Answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety
Disorder.
⩥ What is included in the differential diagnosis for anxiety disorders?
Answer: Medical conditions like arrhythmias and endocrine diseases, as
well as psychiatric disorders like OCD and depression.
⩥ What are first-line medications for anxiety disorders?
Answer: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
⩥ Name three common SSRIs.
Answer: Lexapro, Zoloft, and Prozac.
⩥ What is the role of benzodiazepines in anxiety management?
Answer: They may be used as adjuncts for short-term management.
⩥ What is buspirone used for?
