A 45-year-old woman presents repeatedly with fears that she has cancer despite normal evaluations. Today, she reports concern about oral cancer after noticing white patches in her mouth consistent with thrush. She has a history of multiple benign workups for serious illnesses. Her anxiety persists despite reassurance. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate?

A PMHNP is considering starting clomipramine for a 16-year-old client with treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder. Which laboratory or diagnostic procedure is vital to complete before starting this medication?

According to the DSM-5, the specifier of “with muscle dysmorphia” for Body Dysmorphic disorder is seen exclusively in which population?

Which medication is most strongly associated with weight gain and metabolic risk?

A 23-year-old woman restricts food intake because she believes certain foods are causing internal organ damage. She has lost 12 pounds over 6 months. She denies fear of weight gain but expresses persistent anxiety about gastrointestinal disease despite normal tests. Which diagnosis best explains this presentation?

A 28-year-old woman presents with persistent fear of multiple sclerosis. She reports occasional muscle twitching but has normal neurologic testing. She spends hours researching MS online and frequently requests repeat imaging. The concern has persisted for 8 months. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Which assessment finding would indicate refeeding syndrome in a patient with anorexia nervosa who has recently begun nutritional rehabilitation?

Through an initial interview, an APRN finds that a patient’s reported psychological factors are adversely affecting the patients documented heart condition, leading to significantly compromised functioning. An appropriate diagnosis is:

A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is determining the appropriate level of care for several patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which patient most clearly meets criteria for hospitalization?

A 20-year-old female is extremely distressed by a negligible deviation in her nasal septum. She is very self-conscious about it in public, and it hinders her from engaging with others socially. She checks it frequently—every time she comes across a mirror or another way to see her reflection —and spends 3 hours a day thinking about her nose. A thorough psychiatric interview reveals no psychotic symptoms, no past history of significant worry or depression, and no other untoward symptoms. The most likely diagnosis is: