https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pmhnp-in-the-car--4182272enEducationCopyright Circle Of Insight Productionshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b146cfcf8535492397a408dea242d984.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pmhnp-in-the-car--4182272Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:30:48 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsCircle Of Insight Productionsfeeds@spreaker.comPrepare for your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board exam wherever your day takes you. PMHNP in the Car reviews psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic communication, treatment planning, lifespan...false7073825e-f899-5deb-b069-e27b5adc3224episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pmhnp-in-the-car-norepinephrine-explained-adhd-depression-anxiety-and-the-medications-that-target-it--76121909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76121909Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:40:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsNorepinephrine is one of the brain’s most important neurotransmitters for attention, alertness, emotional regulation, and the physiological stress response. In this episode of PMHNP in the Car, we examine norepinephrine pathways, adrenergic receptors,...215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antidepressant-discontinuation-syndrome-why-cymbalta-effexor-and-paxil-require-careful-tapering--76074725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76074725Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:15:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsExamine the pharmacokinetics of SSRIs and SNRIs, including elimination half-lives, active metabolites, and discontinuation risk. Learn the FINISH mnemonic, distinguish withdrawal symptoms from depressive relapse, and review safe prescribing and...244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ssris-compared-best-diagnoses-half-lives-side-effects-and-prescribing-exceptions--75982765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75982765Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:59:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsWhich SSRI is best suited for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder? In this PMHNP board preparation episode, we compare seven SSRIs, examining their clinical uses, FDA-approved indications,...309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dopamine-explained-the-four-brain-pathways-antipsychotics-and-exam-questions--75982689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75982689Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:40:50 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsDopamine plays a central role in movement, motivation, reward, and psychiatric symptoms, making it an essential neurotransmitter for the PMHNP certification examination. In this episode, we examine the four major dopaminergic pathways and their...265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pmhnp-in-the-car-ssris-explained-generic-names-brand-names-side-effects-and-clinical-decision-making--75877270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75877270Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:40:31 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are among the most frequently prescribed psychiatric medications and an essential topic for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam. In this episode of PMHNP in the Car, we...373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serotonin-explained-receptors-psychiatric-disorders-and-medications-you-must-know-for-the-pmhnp-exam--75849932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75849932Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:21:53 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsEpisode Description: Serotonin is one of the most important neurotransmitters to understand when preparing for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam. In this episode, we examine serotonin’s role in mood, anxiety, sleep,...275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-antidepressants-lose-their-edge-neuroadaptation-and-loss-of-response--75736646























]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75736646Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:58:37 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsAntidepressants shift neurotransmission within hours or days, yet meaningful clinical improvement typically takes weeks — and for some patients, a treatment that worked initially can lose its effect over time. This episode breaks down the mechanisms...























]]>211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neurotransmitters-made-simple-serotonin-dopamine-norepinephrine-gaba-and-glutamate--75571022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75571022Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:19:32 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsNeurotransmitters are fundamental to understanding psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology—and they are essential knowledge for the PMHNP exam. In this episode of PMHNP in the Car, we break down five major neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine,...289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antidepressants-made-simple-ssris-snris-tcas-maois--75434288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75434288Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:38:17 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsAntidepressant pharmacology becomes easier when medications are organized by mechanism rather than memorized as disconnected names. This episode compares the major antidepressant classes and the clinical considerations that distinguish them. The...173falsefull