A 12-year-old patient is being seen today in follow-up after being started on fluoxetine 1 month ago for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. The patient and her father both report that while there does appear to be a mild improvement in anxiety, some adverse effects have developed about which they are concerned. Which of the following is not an expected adverse effect and is a cause for concern? A. Vivid nightmares B. Diaphoresis C. Restless legs ...
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A 12-year-old patient is being seen today in follow-up after being started on fluoxetine 1 month ago for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. The patient and her father both report that while there does appear to be a mild improvement in anxiety, some adverse effects have developed about which they are concerned. Which of the following is not an expected adverse effect and is a cause for concern? A. Vivid nightmares B. Diaphoresis C. Restless legs ...
A.J. is an 8-year-old male who is under the care of the PMHNP for ADHD. His symptoms are profound, and the recommendation is to begin psychostimulant therapy along with behavioral therapy. The parents are concerned because they have read that psychostimulant therapy can impact growth and final adult height if the child starts taking it before the growth spurt of adolescence. The most appropriate response to the parents is to say that: A. The impact on growth can be minimized...
PMHNP Certification Q & A
A 12-year-old patient is being seen today in follow-up after being started on fluoxetine 1 month ago for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. The patient and her father both report that while there does appear to be a mild improvement in anxiety, some adverse effects have developed about which they are concerned. Which of the following is not an expected adverse effect and is a cause for concern? A. Vivid nightmares B. Diaphoresis C. Restless legs ...
