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Bupropion is an miscellaneous antidepressant which inhibits the reuptake of two neurotransmitters.  Name those two neurotransmitters.

Which of the following is the most important evaluation prior to placing a radial arterial line?

A 3-week-old presents in cardiorespiratory arrest, with mottled skin and scattered petechiae. Which of the following history questions is most important?

A febrile 2 y/o presents with diarrhea, decreased oral intake, and decreased urine output for the last 2 days. He is lethargic and lab results include Na 127, K 3.3, CO2 13, BUN 48, Cr 1.8, WBC 18000, Hgb 8, HCT 24, platelets 83000.  Which of the following diagnoses should be first on the differential list?

Dysthymia is diagnosed if the patient has less than five of the necessary criteria to meet the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) and is present for at least:

Which of the following would most likely be needed on the first night post tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for a 2 y/o with morbid obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? 

A PICU ACPNP is on the unit’s patient safety committee and notes a rise in the occurrence of urinary tract infections in children with Foley catheters. The ACPNP does a literature review and determines an evidence-based approach for prevention.  What is the next best step?

What lab should be obtained prior to initiating oral amiodarone for a child with refractory cardiac arrhythmia?

A 9 y/o female is referred to the ED for pallor, fatigue, and petechiae. She is clinically stable; however, a CBC reveals pancytopenia. The priority intervention for this patient is:

A previously well 3-month-old presents with prolonged, paroxysmal coughing for 2 weeks unresponsive to albuterol. Complete blood count shows marked lymphocytosis. Which of the following tests will be most helpful in diagnosis?