Pearls and Prep

NP Z | PMHNP Boards Prep
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There are two kinds of clinicians — the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the "why." Be the second: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions. 📚 Get the 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book — $39.99 in the shop (free for Boss Pearl members): https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop Pearls and Prep: Psychiatric Case Studies helps you get the why and build clinical confidence. Each episode walks you through a real-world psychiatric case — from chart review to treatment plan — covering psychopharmacology (SSRIs, SNRIs, SGAs, mood stabilizers), DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis, and evidence-based prescribing. 💊 Psychopharmacology breakdowns: mechanisms, half-lives, side-effect pearls 🧠 DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis deep-dives 📌 Memory hooks, screening questions & documentation phrases 🎯 Built for PMHNP students prepping for ANCC/AANP boards — and clinicians sharpening their edge New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  1. 6d ago

    Strattera (Atomoxetine) vs Wellbutrin (Bupropion): Non-Stimulant Uses | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com Atomoxetine (Strattera) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) both influence norepinephrine, ease attention difficulties, and carry no controlled-substance burden — yet they serve very different clinical purposes. This episode uses real-world psychopharmacology reasoning to compare them, so you grasp the why behind each choice rather than memorizing a list. Focused PMHNP boards prep that builds the clinical confidence to select the right non-stimulant option for the right patient. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  2. Oct 13

    Saphris (Asenapine): Bipolar Mania & Schizophrenia Prescribing | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com Asenapine (Saphris) remains one of the most overlooked second-generation antipsychotics in psychopharmacology. This episode maps exactly where it fits — bipolar I disorder, acute mania, mixed episodes, and schizophrenia — and explains why Saphris is dosed sublingually and what makes its receptor profile distinctive. You will leave understanding the why behind this SGA's niche, with sharper clinical confidence for PMHNP boards and real-world prescribing. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  3. Oct 11

    Wellbutrin (Bupropion) vs Trintellix (Vortioxetine) After SSRI Failure | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com When depression lifts on an SSRI but joy, motivation, and emotional range stay flat, is it residual depression or SSRI-induced emotional blunting? This episode compares bupropion (Wellbutrin) and vortioxetine (Trintellix) for exactly that stuck moment in practice. You will learn the psychopharmacology reasoning that separates the two, sharpening your differential diagnosis skills and building clinical confidence for PMHNP boards — so you understand the why before you switch. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  4. Oct 6

    Vraylar (Cariprazine) vs Abilify (Aripiprazole): D2, D3 Differences | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com Cariprazine (Vraylar) versus aripiprazole (Abilify): a practical, memorable comparison of two second-generation antipsychotics built around their D2 and D3 receptor differences. This episode covers the FDA indications for each SGA and the clinical reasoning behind choosing one over the other — the why that textbooks skip. Ideal PMHNP boards prep in psychopharmacology, giving new prescribers the clinical confidence to match the right antipsychotic to the right patient. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  5. Sep 29

    Panic Disorder vs PTSD: Differential Diagnosis Case Study | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com A patient has panic attacks, avoids driving, and recently witnessed a traumatic accident — PTSD seems obvious, but is it? This DSM-5-TR case study dissects panic disorder versus PTSD, teaching you to distinguish trauma-related avoidance from fear of another panic attack. You will work through the differential diagnosis the way experienced clinicians do, understanding the why behind each criterion. Essential PMHNP boards prep that builds genuine clinical confidence for one of psychiatry's trickiest distinctions. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  6. Sep 22

    Schizoid vs Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Clinical Clues | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com Schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders can look identical — isolated, detached, eccentric patients — but the reason they withdraw is completely different. Using practical outpatient examples, this episode breaks down the DSM-5-TR distinction through real clinical reasoning, so you grasp the why behind each diagnosis rather than memorizing criteria. A high-yield differential diagnosis lesson for PMHNP boards that builds the clinical confidence to tell these two apart in practice. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  7. Sep 15

    Latuda (Lurasidone): When It Shines & When It Falls Short | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com Lurasidone (Latuda) is among the most distinctive — and most misunderstood — second-generation antipsychotics in psychopharmacology. This episode breaks down exactly when Latuda shines, where it falls short, and how experienced clinicians reason through prescribing it in real practice. You will move beyond surface-level facts to the why behind each decision, building clinical confidence with this SGA. Focused PMHNP boards prep that turns a confusing medication into a clear, prescribable option. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  8. Sep 8

    Effexor (Venlafaxine) vs Cymbalta (Duloxetine): SNRI Differences | PMHNP Boards

    💎 Go beyond the episode — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sharpen your practice. 📚 The 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book is $39.99 in the shop — or get it FREE as a Boss Pearl member: https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please rate and review Pearls and Prep on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps! 🌐 PearlsandPrep.com — scan this episode's Street Takes card, read the deep-dive articles, and unlock the full clinical library: https://pearlsandprep.com ✉️ Questions or a case you want covered? Write to NP Z: pearlsandpreppodcast@gmail.com Venlafaxine versus duloxetine is not just another medication comparison — it is about which SNRI fits your patient's unique circumstances. This episode works through the psychopharmacology details that separate Effexor from Cymbalta, teaching you to choose based on clinical context rather than habit. You will gain the why behind SNRI selection and the clinical confidence to individualize treatment — exactly the reasoning PMHNP boards and real practice demand. 🎧 Pearls & Prep — new episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. ⚖️ Disclaimer: Pearls and Prep is an educational podcast and is not medical advice. All views expressed are exclusively those of NP Z and do not represent — and are not endorsed by — any other entity or organization. These perspectives are offered solely to build conceptual appreciation of psychiatric topics; they are not a substitute for clinical judgment, current clinical guidelines, or primary references. Always use appropriate resources and your own clinical judgment when making decisions about individual patients. Nothing in this episode creates a clinician–patient relationship. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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There are two kinds of clinicians — the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the "why." Be the second: https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep — study guides, psychopharm deep dives & practice questions. 📚 Get the 100 Psychiatric Interview Tips For Your 1st Eval E-Book — $39.99 in the shop (free for Boss Pearl members): https://www.patreon.com/c/pearlsandprep/shop Pearls and Prep: Psychiatric Case Studies helps you get the why and build clinical confidence. Each episode walks you through a real-world psychiatric case — from chart review to treatment plan — covering psychopharmacology (SSRIs, SNRIs, SGAs, mood stabilizers), DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis, and evidence-based prescribing. 💊 Psychopharmacology breakdowns: mechanisms, half-lives, side-effect pearls 🧠 DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis deep-dives 📌 Memory hooks, screening questions & documentation phrases 🎯 Built for PMHNP students prepping for ANCC/AANP boards — and clinicians sharpening their edge New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by NP Z, Duke-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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  • Creator
    NP Z | PMHNP Boards Prep
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
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    © Copyright 2026 NP Z | PMHNP Boards Prep
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