PMHNP Certification Q & A
PMHNP Certification Q & A
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates
Mental Status Examination Findings
9 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
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The PMHNP is performing a follow-up visit on a 32-year-old male. He is being treated with sertraline 100 mg daily for a major depressive episode that began when he started having serious marital problems. His depressive symptoms have much improved, and he currently denies depressed mood, anhedonia, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt or irritability. Even sleep has improved, and he is currently satisfied with his response to pharmacotherapy. During the visit, the PMHNP notes that the patient r...