The PMHNP is evaluating a patient who presents complaining of panic attacks that occur for no identifiable reason. The patients has been treated for these previously with a variety of pharmacotherapies that did not provide any meaningful improvement. Upon further conversation, the NP learns that the patient experienced a near-fatal bicycle accident 4 years ago after being hit by a car. When considering a diagnosis of PTSD, the NP explores his history for all of the following diagn...
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The PMHNP is evaluating a patient who presents complaining of panic attacks that occur for no identifiable reason. The patients has been treated for these previously with a variety of pharmacotherapies that did not provide any meaningful improvement. Upon further conversation, the NP learns that the patient experienced a near-fatal bicycle accident 4 years ago after being hit by a car. When considering a diagnosis of PTSD, the NP explores his history for all of the following diagn...
Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Bipolar Depression
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Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Bipolar Depression
A patient with a history of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder presents for evaluation of her current, profound depressive symptoms. The patient has been maintained for the last two years on valproic acid and quetiapine, but now a major depressive episode has occurred and the patient is reporting passive suicidal ideation. Concerned that the suicidal ideation may progress, the PMHNP consider which of the following pharmacotherapeutic options? A. Cariprazine B. Lumateperone ...
PMHNP Certification Q & A
The PMHNP is evaluating a patient who presents complaining of panic attacks that occur for no identifiable reason. The patients has been treated for these previously with a variety of pharmacotherapies that did not provide any meaningful improvement. Upon further conversation, the NP learns that the patient experienced a near-fatal bicycle accident 4 years ago after being hit by a car. When considering a diagnosis of PTSD, the NP explores his history for all of the following diagn...
