DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT IN
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH III EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The client has experienced depressive symptoms. The PMHNP
prescribes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for
the client
,◉ The PMHNP provides the client with some mindfulness
techniques to try at home.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Psychotherapy
Rationale: The PMHNP is utilizing a psychotherapeutic approach to
help the client gain insight
◉ Two weeks after starting on the SSRI, the client begins to
experience suicidal ideations and develops a plan to kill herself. A
friend brings the client to the emergency room. The PMHNP meets
the client at the emergency room and collaborates with the
physician to coordinate care.
,PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Crisis Intervention
Rationale: Suicidal ideation with a plan is a psychiatric emergency
requiring immediate intervention.
◉ The client is admitted to the psychiatric and behavioral health
unit at the local hospital for a 72-hour observation where the
PMHNP works with her team providing treatment. The client
remains hospitalized for a week while her medications are managed.
The client attends individual and group therapy sessions.
PMHNP role:
, Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Acute PMHNP Care
Rationale: Acute inpatient care occurs in an intensive hospital or
psychiatric facility setting.
◉ Following hospitalization, the client returns home but commutes
to a treatment center for 4 hours a day 5 days per week for ongoing
therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH III EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The client has experienced depressive symptoms. The PMHNP
prescribes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for
the client
,◉ The PMHNP provides the client with some mindfulness
techniques to try at home.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Psychotherapy
Rationale: The PMHNP is utilizing a psychotherapeutic approach to
help the client gain insight
◉ Two weeks after starting on the SSRI, the client begins to
experience suicidal ideations and develops a plan to kill herself. A
friend brings the client to the emergency room. The PMHNP meets
the client at the emergency room and collaborates with the
physician to coordinate care.
,PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Crisis Intervention
Rationale: Suicidal ideation with a plan is a psychiatric emergency
requiring immediate intervention.
◉ The client is admitted to the psychiatric and behavioral health
unit at the local hospital for a 72-hour observation where the
PMHNP works with her team providing treatment. The client
remains hospitalized for a week while her medications are managed.
The client attends individual and group therapy sessions.
PMHNP role:
, Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy. Answer: Acute PMHNP Care
Rationale: Acute inpatient care occurs in an intensive hospital or
psychiatric facility setting.
◉ Following hospitalization, the client returns home but commutes
to a treatment center for 4 hours a day 5 days per week for ongoing
therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
