A 14-year-old with a new diagnosis of bipolar I disorder pre…
A 14-year-old with a new diagnosis of bipolar I disorder presents with grandiose delusions, flight of ideas, and markedly decreased need for sleep. The PMHNP is selecting initial pharmacotherapy. Based on current evidence, which agent class offers the fastest and most robust treatment response for early-onset bipolar manic states?
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A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is evaluating a 14-year-old male who has been experiencing increasing social withdrawal, flat affect, and unusual perceptual experiences over the past several months. His parents report he has become unusually nonreactive to peer teasing. Which of the following best describes this clinical presentation?
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