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Pearls and Prep
******* There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Be the second on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PearlsandPrep Pearls and Prep: Psychiatric Case Studies is the go-to podcast for psychiatric nurse practitioner students, psych residents, clinicians, and anyone fascinated by the human mind. Whether you’re prepping for boards, sharpening your diagnostic skills, or just curious about what psychiatry looks like behind the scenes…
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- Pearls and Prep
🧠💣 BOARD BOMBS: The OCD Gold Standard Almost Nobody Actually Gets — And It Delays Treatment for YEARS.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
Pearls and PrepThese TWO Details Separate OCD from GAD Almost Every Time
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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MDD with Mixed Features: What Do You Reach for When SSRIs Stop Making Sense?
Today, we're diving into the wild world of Major Depressive Disorder with mixed features—yeah, it's as tricky as it sounds! We’re chatting about how this gray…
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Have We Been Treating Only Half of Schizophrenia? Vraylar, D3 Dopamine, and the Symptoms That Quietly Ruin Functioning
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Board Bombs: The KEY Schizophrenia Symptoms Most Students Underestimate
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Borderline Personality Disorder and Persistent Depression Can Look IDENTICAL. Until You Ask the Right Questions.
https://www.patreon.com/c/PearlsandPrep — Access Full Clinical Library here!!!We’re diving into a gnarly showdown between persistent depressive disorder and…
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Trazodone Isn’t Just a Sleep Med… So What Is It Really?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Gabapentin: The Duct Tape of Psychiatry
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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The Most Common Anxiety Disorder May Never Walk Into Your Clinic — But We Still Need to Recognize It
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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The Most Dangerous Window in Psychiatry. Can you guess what it is?
The principal focus of this podcast episode revolves around the exceedingly high suicide risk observed during the initial week following psychiatric hospital…
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Inside the Ring 🥊: Lamictal vs. Seroquel — A Deep-Dive into 2 of The Bipolar Depression Heavyweights.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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1 in 7 of Your Patients Will Experience This Hidden Dental Disaster! And 80% have No Clue!
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Board Bomb Bonus Episode: This One Wrong Medication Choice Can Blow Up Your Treatment Plan
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Board Bomb 💣: Would You Miss This Depakote Red Flag?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Board Bomb Bonus Episode: This Long Acting Injectable (LAI) Question Trips Up Clinicians All the Time
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Board Bomb: This Urine Drug Screen Changes Everything—Now What?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Catch the Curveball: Can you spot the problem in this mock medication regimen?
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PEARL DROP: With SGAs, How Often Is Metformin Actually Used?
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Psychiatric Board Bomb: Can You Nail this Diagnosis? It is Trickier Than You Think!
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Five Essential Medications for Managing Acute Bipolar Depression - And how to Think of Them
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This Psychiatric Medication Is Involved in More Emergency Room Visits Than Any Other— And more on: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination.
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BONUS EPISODE: This untreated issue can DOUBLE your patient’s risk of depression
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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BONUS EPISODE: Bouncers, Crowds, and Chaos: Affinity, Occupancy, and Intrinsic Activity Explained
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Understanding Intrinsic Activity: The Key to Effective Medication Prescribing
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Bonus Episode: Brief, High-Yield Psych Case. A Board Question You Can’t Miss.
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The HOW and WHY of Remeron: Who It’s Perfect For (and Who It’s Not)
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Trazodone: Receptors, Sleep and Choosing Medications Wisely.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Easter Egg Hunt: Find the 4 Clinical Errors in This Case
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Understanding Receptor Occupancy: A Key Concept for Clinicians
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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Can You Spot the 4 Errors in This Psychiatric Case Study? See if your peers and colleagues can too!
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Board Bombs: Can you get these 3, high-yield board-style questions right today?
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After the Antidepressant Works: The Clinical Decision That Prevents Relapse
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Exploring Drug Affinity: A Key to Effective Prescribing
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Modafinil versus Armodafinil: This Subtle Difference Makes a BIG Impact
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Understanding the Mechanisms of Weight Gain in Psychiatric Patients
The discussion centers on the intricacies of weight gain associated with certain psychiatric medications, particularly focusing on the case of a mock patient…
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Six Shocking Mental Health Pearls That Will Transform Your Clinical Practice
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Bonus Episode: Can You Answer These 3 Second Generation Antipsychotic Questions?
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The Nuances of Treating ADHD in Patients with Bipolar Disorder
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Serotonin Syndrome: High-Yield Pearls Every Clinician Should Know
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Optimizing Antidepressant Therapy: To Increase, Switch or Augment?
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Bonus Episode: One Detail That Can Derail Your Diagnosis
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4 High-Yield Cannabis Pearls Every Mental Health Provider Should Know
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Exploring Remeron: Eight Things Every Practitioner Should Know
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Vitamin D & Mental Health: Pearls Every Clinician Should Know
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In the Ring: Lexapro vs. Prozac - A Comprehensive Analysis
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PEARL OF THE WEEK: A DSM Diagnosis That Can Reduce Life Expectancy by an Average of 7 Years
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Stocking Stuffer Bonus: High-Yield Pearls on Bipolar Activation, SSRIs, and Mood Stabilizers
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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T-Tests and Tummy Aches: How to Read a Research Study Like a Pro
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Pearl of the Week: What Is the Only Transdermal Antidepressant?
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Navigating Acute Dystonias: Clinical Insights and Management
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Pearl of the Week: The Bipolar Blind Spot
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Bonus Episode: Board Bombs: 3 High-Yield Psychiatric Questions to Prepare You for Your Board Exam
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Exploring the Diagnostic Challenges in Anxiety: Jean Luc's Journey
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PEARL OF THE WEEK: What is the only DSM diagnosis that requires a rating of symptoms?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Exploring Mixed Features in Major Depressive Disorder: The Case of Gus
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Board Bombs - 3 Critical Questions to Prepare you For Boards and Empower your Practice
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Exploring the Nuances of ADHD vs. Bipolar Disorder in Outpatient Care
Differentiating ADHD from Bipolar Disorder: A Case Study with DaleIn this episode of 'Pearls and Prep,' host NPZ presents a detailed case study of a mock…
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Board Bombs: 3 Great Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Prep Questions
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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From Volcanoes to Nightmares: A Deep Dive on Prazosin
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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The Intricacies of Diagnosing Anxiety Disorders
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…