Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. What is its most common side effect?

Ch 12) Which of the following describes the significance of a double circulation pattern?

Up to 50% of female PTSD sufferers have a specific comorbid condition that is the most common comorbid condition in this population. What condition is this?

PTSD and acute stress disorder are both reactions to stressful events. However, they are not the same disorder, and need to be carefully differentiated in diagnoses. Which of the following is true about the differences between these disorders?   

Which of the following is a recommended method of reducing inpatient suicide?

The PMHNP is working in the emergency room and has been asked to evaluate a 34 year old male with a 12 year history of drinking 6-24 beers a day, who was brought in by wife. His wife stated “When I got home from work he was acting crazy, didn’t know where he was and said he couldn’t focus. He stopped drinking cold turkey 2 days ago and hasn’t eaten a thing since”. Administering 100mg of thiamine IM or IV prior to giving any fluids or food with caloric value will prevent the emergence of which of the following?

You are seeing a patient, with a diagnosis of schizophrenia that states that he does not experience any pleasure in her life. You chart this as:

An 87-year-old male is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia after negative laboratory and imaging workups for dementia. He’s prescribed donepezil by his geriatrician. Which side effect should this patient be counseled about?

You are seeing a patient that states that the government is plotting against him and that he feels his phone is being recording. Based on this information, the patient is experiencing:

You are treating a patient that quit heroin and pain pills x 5 weeks ago. He reports that he is still having trouble sleeping, always switching from hot to cold, and a strong craving to opiates. He asks you how long these symptoms will persist. The best answer is: