For each of the following quantities, match it with expression which best fits in the blank. The options are the same for each question in this section. 

A 20 year old Asian man who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia comes to your office for a follow-up appointment. During the assessment, he talks about his experience in the group home, thinking that the television is sending him messages through the news anchors during the 10pm evening news. What symptom is the client describing? 

What differentiates atypical antipsychotic medications from first-generation or typical antipsychotic medications? 

To keep its skin and coat healthy, a chinchilla should be offered a daily:  VTNE

Answer the following question based on the case study below:  Which of the following items should be included in the PMHNP’s care planning? (Select all that apply) Casey is a 23 yo client who has been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. He experienced his first psychotic break at age 22 while serving in the military. Casey lives at home with his parents and is reluctant to accept his diagnosis, stating “I got bad weed” in the service and “will be fine once the weed leaves my body.” He has been adherent with appointments but only intermittently takes his Risperdal (3mg po) twice a day. His parents are threatening to kick him out of the house is he does not start accepting treatment.  Casey has a history of juvenile-onset diabetes and has struggled to maintain a diabetic diet and to control his weight. When asked to identify his current goals, Casey wishes to find a good wife, have children, and settle down to a normal life. There are many issues to consider in planning care for this client. 

Which of the following is the best rationale for using cognitive behavioral therapy? 

Blockade of D2 receptors (Dopaminergic) causes which of the following adverse effects of antipsychotic medications? 

A PMHNP is evaluating an effective medication choice for a client who has schizophrenia and exhibits lack of grooming and a flat affect. The PMHNP should prescribe which of the following medications? 

Which of the following is NOT information you will need to give to emergency medical personnel in the case of accidental exposure to anesthetics? 

Answer the following question based on the case study below:  What is the top priority for the PMHNP?  Casey is a 23 yo client who has been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. He experienced his first psychotic break at age 22 while serving in the military. Casey lives at home with his parents and is reluctant to accept his diagnosis, stating “I got bad weed” in the service and “will be fine once the weed leaves my body.” He has been adherent with appointments but only intermittently takes his Risperdal (3mg po) twice a day. His parents are threatening to kick him out of the house is he does not start accepting treatment.  Casey has a history of juvenile-onset diabetes and has struggled to maintain a diabetic diet and to control his weight. When asked to identify his current goals, Casey wishes to find a good wife, have children, and settle down to a normal life. There are many issues to consider in planning care for this client.