Question 26                    1 pts A patient is seen in the clinic for patches of hair loss. The provider notes several well-demarcated patches on the scalp and eyebrows without areas of inflammation and several hairs within the patch with thinner shafts near the scalp. Based on these […]

Question 251 pts A 22-year-old has moderate inflammatory acne with several nodules and mild scarring. Which regimen is most appropriate? Group of answer choices   Oral clindamycin for 6 to 8 weeks   Oral isotretinoin immediately   Topical benzoyl peroxide combined with topical or oral antibiotic   Topical erythromycin alone

Angie is a new NP who just finished her FNP program. She is having a difficult time finding an FNP position in the rural area where she lives. So, since she was an ER nurse prior to her graduate program she decides to go back to the ER as an APRN. Does she meet the

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms—Adult (National Stressful Events Survey Acute Stress Disorder Short Scale [NSESS]) 1. Introduction Disorder‑specific severity measures are standardized tools designed to assess the intensity of symptoms for particular psychiatric conditions. They provide quantitative data that supports diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Severity of Dissociative Symptoms—Adult (Brief Dissociative Experiences Scale [DES‑B]) 1. Introduction Disorder‑specific severity measures are standardized tools used to assess the intensity of symptoms for particular psychiatric conditions. They provide quantitative data that supports diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. For adults, one important tool

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Depression—Adult (PROMIS Emotional Distress—Depression—Short Form) 1. Introduction Patient‑Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is a set of measures developed by the NIH to evaluate physical, mental, and social health. PROMIS tools are widely used in clinical practice and research to assess patient‑reported outcomes across conditions. The

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Anger—Adult (PROMIS Emotional Distress—Anger—Short Form) 1. Introduction PROMIS (Patient‑Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of measures developed by the NIH to evaluate physical, mental, and social health. PROMIS tools are widely used in clinical practice and research to assess patient‑reported outcomes across conditions. The

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Mania—Adult (Altman Self‑Rating Mania Scale [ASRM]) 1. Introduction Disorder‑specific severity measures are standardized tools used to assess the intensity of symptoms for particular psychiatric conditions. They provide quantitative data that supports diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. For adults, one important tool is the

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Anxiety—Adult (PROMIS Emotional Distress—Anxiety—Short Form) 1. Introduction PROMIS (Patient‑Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of measures developed by the NIH to evaluate physical, mental, and social health. PROMIS tools are widely used in clinical practice and research to assess patient‑reported outcomes across conditions. The

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Somatic Symptom—Adult (PHQ‑15) 1. Introduction Somatic symptoms are physical complaints that may or may not have a clear medical explanation. They are common in primary care and psychiatric settings and can lead to significant distress and functional impairment. The Patient Health Questionnaire‑15 (PHQ‑15) is a widely