A 78-year-old man presents for a follow-up visit. Two months ago he was started on sertraline for major depressive disorder and has been titrated up to 100 mg daily. Today his daughter reports that she cannot really evaluate if his mood has improved because he seems to have become confused. The patient’s daughter reports a distinct new onset confusion and forgetfulness. The PMHNP considers the most likely cause of his confusion to be: A. Urinary tract infection. B. Hyp...
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A 78-year-old man presents for a follow-up visit. Two months ago he was started on sertraline for major depressive disorder and has been titrated up to 100 mg daily. Today his daughter reports that she cannot really evaluate if his mood has improved because he seems to have become confused. The patient’s daughter reports a distinct new onset confusion and forgetfulness. The PMHNP considers the most likely cause of his confusion to be: A. Urinary tract infection. B. Hyp...
Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Bipolar Depression
PMHNP Certification Q & A
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Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Bipolar Depression
A patient with a history of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder presents for evaluation of her current, profound depressive symptoms. The patient has been maintained for the last two years on valproic acid and quetiapine, but now a major depressive episode has occurred and the patient is reporting passive suicidal ideation. Concerned that the suicidal ideation may progress, the PMHNP consider which of the following pharmacotherapeutic options? A. Cariprazine B. Lumateperone ...
PMHNP Certification Q & A
A 78-year-old man presents for a follow-up visit. Two months ago he was started on sertraline for major depressive disorder and has been titrated up to 100 mg daily. Today his daughter reports that she cannot really evaluate if his mood has improved because he seems to have become confused. The patient’s daughter reports a distinct new onset confusion and forgetfulness. The PMHNP considers the most likely cause of his confusion to be: A. Urinary tract infection. B. Hyp...
