A patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has not…
A patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has not experienced symptom improvement after adequate trials of sertraline and paroxetine. Which medication should the PMHNP consider prescribing for the patient’s continued PTSD symptoms?
Read DetailsA patient presents with 6 days of elevated mood, decreased n…
A patient presents with 6 days of elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, grandiosity, and excessive spending. The patient is hospitalized because of severe impairment in judgement and has developed grandiose delusions. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA 32-year-old patient with schizophrenia has been taking hal…
A 32-year-old patient with schizophrenia has been taking haloperidol for 10 days. During follow-up, he repeatedly gets out of his chair, paces around the examination room, and states, “I feel like I have to keep moving. I can’t sit still.” He denies anxiety or worsening hallucinations. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA 39-year-old patient with schizophrenia continues to experi…
A 39-year-old patient with schizophrenia continues to experience command auditory hallucinations and persecutory delusions despite adequate trials of two different antipsychotics at therapeutic doses with confirmed adherence. The patient has also made two serious suicide attempts related to psychotic symptoms. Which treatment is most appropriate?
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