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...
The PMHNP is evaluating a patient who presents complaining of panic attacks that occur for no identifiable reason. The patients has been treated for these previously with a variety of pharmacotherapies that did not provide any meaningful improvement. Upon further conversation, the NP learns that the patient experienced a near-fatal bicycle accident 4 years ago after being hit by a car. When considering a diagnosis of PTSD, the NP explores his history for all of the following diagn...
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...
