A client arrives to the clinic seeking mental health services. Belinda is 32 years old and lost her mother to complications of diabetes 2 years ago. Since the mother’s death, Belinda has been unable to return to work. She reported sleep and appetite disturbance, decreased energy, no interest in any leisure activity, socially isolated and […]

Mrs. Kelly, a resident in a long-term facility, enjoys reading and doing crossword puzzles. One day as Morgan, a nursing assistant, is helping her get to the sunroom for her book club, he notices that she is agitated. When he asks if anything is bothering her, she tells him that she lost her glasses and […]

A 67-year-old Caucasian female who has history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) presents to your office for a cat bite to her right thumb. She was bitten by a neighborhood cat 3 days ago. Her thumb is red, inflamed, and painful. Yesterday the nurse practitioner saw the patient in the clinic; the bite area […]

Fernanda is an 81-year-old Hispanic American woman who has not received proper health care in years. She relies largely on family members for remedies. Which of these is likely NOT a reason for this? She does not trust the majority establishment. She does not believe there is anything wrong with her. She speaks Spanish at […]

Melina has a steady job and is in a relationship with her significant other. She is constantly worrying about money and “who will pick up the tab” when they go out. Although she can afford to pay, she is also concerned with her deductible on her insurance plan. Her view of her financial situation appears […]

A 35 year old man presents with complaints of sudden onset of pain originating in his right latetal back. He states that he has vomited twice this morning, and he is unable to get comfortable. Examination reveals right costal vertebral angle tenderness (CVAT), hypoactive bowel soundd, and painful testicles on palpation. The MOST appropriate intervention […]

Henry, who just celebrated his 70th birthday, on average takes five different medications to manage his health conditions. He sometimes forgets he has taken medication and then overmedicates. Sometimes, when he combines his medications, he feels confused and disoriented. Which of these is NOT a likely reason he misuses drugs? He is intentionally abusing drugs. […]

A 12-year-old patient has been recently diagnosed with depression. The patient’s parents are hesitant about starting pharmacological treatments and express a preference for non-pharmacological options. Which of the following is the most appropriate first-line non-pharmacological treatment to suggest? Antidepressant medication Supportive psychotherapy Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Deep Brain Stimulation

A 62-year-old woman reports to the ER with multiple foot lacerations. She has been experiencing mild hand tremors over the laws few months. She experienced a particularly bad tremor while holding a glass pitcher, and dropped it on her bare foot. Her son says she has been unable to taste much lately, leading her to […]

A 30-year-old female has been experiencing headaches on more than 15 days per month for the past 4 months. During these episodes, she reports nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. The headaches are described as pulsating and severe, significantly impairing her daily activities. Based on this information, what is the most likely diagnosis? A 30-year-old female […]