The PMHNP is performing a new patient assessment on a 41-year-old patient referred from primary care for depressive disorder refractory to SSRIs. During the mental status examination, the patient is unable to successfully perform a serial 7’s backward count. The NP documents an abnormal finding in the area of:

A. Speech

B. Thought process

C. Judgment

D. Cognition

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Patients with a deficit in one of six neurocognitive domains to the extent that it represents a deterioration of function from their baseline and makes it impossible for them to live independently are diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder.

Which of the following is not one of the six neurocognitive domains?

A. Learning and memory

B. Language

C. Perceptual motor

D. Cognition and emotion

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The PMHNP is evaluating a new patient who has been referred by his employer for evaluation. His supervisor is concerned about his mental health and his safety. The NP evaluates the patient and does not find criteria consistent with major depressive disorder, but identifies which of the following as particularly concerning for risk of suicide?

A. Anhedonia

B. Hopelessness

C. Depressed mood

D. Weight loss

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