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Mrs. Maxwell is a 75-year-old patient with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s disease. She lives with her son and his wife and generally does very well with her day-to-day activities. The family understand the importance of routine and Mrs. Maxwell maintains a regular schedule of activities including her meals, timed toileting, and recreational activities. Which of the following behaviors should prompt an immediate depression screening for Mrs. Maxwell? A. An acute change ...
A 29-year-old pregnant woman is referred to the PMHNP for management of anxiety and depression. She has been taking paroxetine 40 mg daily as an outpatient for several years prescribed by her primary care provider. Upon learning that the patient was pregnant, the primary care provider insisted...
Published 11/13/24
A 42-year-old male presents for treatment of opioid use disorder. He has been taking 30 mg oxycodone tablets 4-6 times a day for over a year and both his personal and professional life are deteriorating. He has received several formal warnings at work about his absences and productivity, and his...
Published 11/06/24