[Verified Answer]: A nurse practitioner is evaluating a…

A nurse practitioner is evaluating a 53-year-old patient who is presenting with insomnia. The patient has been struggling with insomnia for several months. They report issues with low mood, significant weight loss, thinning hair, dizziness, heart palpitations, sweatiness, decreased motivation and energy, and fatigue. They have heat intolerance, they no longer enjoy spending time with their family or friends, and they cannot concentrate. The symptoms have interfered with the patient’s ability to work and socialize with their friends. They have never had these symptoms before and report no other psychiatric symptoms, and the current symptoms presented at the same time. The patient’s pulse is 127 beats/min, and their BP is 167/99 mm Hg. Which of the following is the best next step? Draw a thyroid level Order a lipid panel CPrescribe buspirone 7.5 mg orally twice daily DPrescribe zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg orally at night