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NRNP 6675 Complete Study Guide

Comprehensive study guide for NRNP 6675 at Walden University. Covers psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner competencies, psychopharmacology, and clinical practice.

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Chapter 1
Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
Covers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, mental status examination, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and differential diagnosis for common psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Chapter 2
Psychopharmacology Fundamentals
Reviews mechanisms of action for major psychiatric medications including antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs), antipsychotics (first and second generation), mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, and stimulants.
Chapter 3
Mood Disorders & Treatment
In-depth coverage of major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II, cyclothymia, and treatment-resistant depression. Includes evidence-based treatment algorithms and medication management.
Chapter 4
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Comprehensive review of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and brief psychotic disorder. Covers antipsychotic selection, metabolic monitoring, and psychosocial interventions.
Chapter 5
Anxiety & Trauma-Related Disorders
Covers generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, and social anxiety. Reviews first-line pharmacotherapy and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.
Chapter 6
Substance Use Disorders
Reviews alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and cannabis use disorders. Covers CAGE assessment, AUDIT-C screening, medication-assisted treatment including buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Chapter 7
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Covers ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, conduct disorder, and childhood anxiety and depression. Reviews age-appropriate pharmacotherapy and family-based interventions.
Chapter 8
Geriatric Psychiatry
Reviews late-life depression, dementia, delirium, and behavioral disturbances in older adults. Covers Beers Criteria medications to avoid and appropriate dosing adjustments.