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Differential Diagnosis Using DSM5 and ICD 10 Codes

Purpose: Analyze and apply critical thinking skills in the psychopathology of mental health patients and provide treatment and health promotion while applying evidence-based research. Scenario: Vee is a 26-year-old African-American woman who presents with a history of non-suicidal self-injury, specifically cutting her arms and legs, since she was a teenager. She has made two suicide attempts

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Schedule Drugs and Prescribing Restrictions

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication. Describe the method used to determine what drug therapy to prescribe? Discuss responsibilities for patient education and teaching based on the prescribed therapy. Discuss Schedule drugs and prescribing restrictions for each scheduled drug. Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and

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Phases and Critical Tasks in Performing Initial Interview

Define psychiatric interview and its importance to the psychiatric nurse practitioner’s role. Compare the phases and critical tasks involved in performing the initial interview. Explain the ongoing process of the psychiatric assessment. Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least

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Modern Psychopharmacology

Chemical Neurotransmission Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to * Understand the actions of drugs on the brain * Grasp the impact of diseases upon the central nervous system. Interpret the behavioral consequences of psychiatric medicines. After studying Module 1:

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