A PMHNP is managing a patient with a long history of schizophrenia. The patient has a new onset of secondary parkinsonism symptoms. Which of the following statements regarding antiparkinsonian medication use in patients with schizophrenia is the most accurate?
Read DetailsA PMHNP completes the initial assessment of a patient with a suspected psychotic disorder and assesses the risk of suicide and aggressive behaviors. Which of the following statements about the relationship between suicide and schizophrenia is the most accurate?
Read DetailsThe PMHNP is caring for a patient admitted to the hospital with schizophrenia and polydipsia, drinking water excessively and becoming increasing confused and psychotic. The electrolyte imbalance of most concern with the PMHNP is:
Read DetailsAn adult patient with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia develops hyperglycemia and obesity with a 12 pound weight gain after eight weeks of treatment with an antipsychotic medication. Which medication is the most likely cause of these side effects?
Read DetailsThis exam covers the years from the mid-1770s to around 1830. If you could interview Thomas Jefferson, what would he likely say about each of the different historical phases of American history covered in those years: the Revolution, post-Revolution, Age of Federalism, Age of Republicanism? What would Mr. Jefferson have approved of, and disapproved of, in each of those historical periods?
Read DetailsBONUS (from the video talk): How did Andrew Jackson change politics in the United States? How were politics in the United States different during and after his presidency (during the 1820s and 1830s) than they had been before?
Read DetailsDescribe the etiology and signs/symptoms of Testicular torsion. What would your clinical evaluation consist of? Please list subjective, objective, and plan/referral/follow up criteria that would be important for a suspected case of Testicular Torsion.
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