When caring for a patient with dementia, the Psych NP should limit the use of this type of medication due to the Black Bix warning of increased mortality.

Bipolar Disorder: Which mood stabilizer requires routine monitoring of complete blood count (CBC) due to its potential risk of agranulocytosis?

A person with this personality disorder has a difficult time developing close relationships with other people and may hold beliefs not shared by other people in his or her same culture. The person may also have unusual behaviors and learning difficulties.

 A 32-year-old male presents claiming that his father is trying to kill him by poisoning his food. The patient reports poor sleep for the past five weeks as well as auditory hallucinations. Is become increasingly withdrawn and suspicious over the past two months and is talking to self. What is the appropriate diagnosis? 

For a client who has paranoid personality disorder, what are the best treatment strategies?

A 56-year-old widow has deeply held beliefs about various conspiracy theories where the government is spying on her and her sister is trying to control her money. She attends riding classes, sings in the choir, and works as a mailroom clerk at a law firm. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis of this patient?

A person with this personality disorder is aloof from other people and does not show many emotions.

Bipolar Disorder: What is the term for a period of abnormally elevated mood in bipolar disorder?    

Of the following drugs, only one is FDA- approved for the treatment of suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Which drug is it?

Schizophrenia: Which neurotransmitter is most strongly associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?