Introduction Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a vital role in Maryland’s healthcare system, providing high-quality care across a range of settings....

What is a hallmark symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder? a) Hallucinations b) Identity disturbance c) Obsessions d) Grandiosity Answer: b)...

Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood psychiatric condition characterized by pervasive instability...

What is the primary cause of drug-induced mood disorder? a) Genetic mutation b) Substance or medication effects c) Poor parenting d) Seasonal...

Introduction Drug-Induced Mood Disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by mood disturbances that are directly caused by the physiological...

What is a hallmark symptom of mania? a) Low energy b) Depressed mood c) Elevated or irritable mood d) Social withdrawal Answer: c) Elevated or...

Introduction Bipolar Disorder is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by alternating episodes of mania/hypomania and depression. It affects...

What is a hallmark symptom of Dissociative Identity Disorder? a) Hallucinations b) Multiple personality states c) Panic attacks d) Obsessions...

Introduction Dissociative disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, emotion,...

What is the primary goal of a psychiatric evaluation for substance use? a) To prescribe medication only b) To assess physical fitness c) To...