QMHP STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. What is one of the most important criteria when considering admission to
mental health residential care?
A) Houselessness
B) Disability status
C) Motivation for change
D) Medical necessity
Correct answer: D
2. Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
A) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
B) Motivation for change
C) Gender identity
D) Diet and exercise
Correct answer: A
3. Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
A) Medical emergency
B) Subpoena
C) Audit
D) Mandatory reporting of abuse
Correct answer: B
4. Which medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
A) Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
B) Haldol, Prolixin, Stelazine
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,C) Valium, Xanax, Ativan
D) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
Correct answer: D
5. Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive
Disorder?
A) History of manic/hypomanic episode
B) Depressive symptoms are not due to substance use
C) Presents low motivation for change
D) Depressive symptoms cause distress or impairment in functioning
Correct answer: C
6. What is HIPAA related to in mental health services?
A) Billing and coding procedures
B) Privacy and confidentiality rules
C) Staff training requirements
D) Facility licensing standards
Correct answer: B
7. Which federal regulation governs substance abuse confidentiality?
A) HIPAA
B) CFR 42 Part 2 (Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations)
C) ADA
D) FERPA
Correct answer: B
8. What document outlines mandatory reporting of abuse in Oregon?
A) Oregon Revised Statutes
B) Oregon Administrative Rules
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,C) The State of Oregon's guidelines on how to report abuse and neglect
D) MHACBO Code of Conduct
Correct answer: C
9. Which DSM-5 diagnosis involves depressive symptoms that cause distress or
impairment in functioning?
A) Persistent Depressive Disorder
B) Major Depressive Disorder
C) Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood
D) Bipolar II disorder
Correct answer: B
10. Which of the following medications are commonly used to treat bipolar
disorder?
A) Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
B) Haldol, Prolixin, Stelazine
C) Valium, Xanax, Ativan
D) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
Correct answer: D
11. Which of the following is an EBP commonly used in Mental Health Programs?
A) DBT
B) Reiki
C) Acupuncture
D) Mindfulness
Correct answer: A
12. Which of the following criteria is most important when considering admission
into mental health residential care?
A) Houselessness
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, B) Disability status
C) Motivation for change
D) Medical necessity
Correct answer: D
13. Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
(repeat of #2)
A) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
B) Motivation for change
C) Gender identity
D) Diet and exercise
Correct answer: A
14. What is the primary way professionals prepare for the QMHP exam?
A) Studying textbooks
B) Experience hours working as a QMHP
C) Online courses
D) Clinical supervision only
Correct answer: B
15. What does the QMHP exam assess?
A) Knowledge of DSM-5 only
B) Clinical skills only
C) Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSAs)
D) Ethical principles only
Correct answer: C
16. Which regulations govern the delivery of mental health services in Oregon?
A) Oregon Revised Statutes
B) Oregon Administrative Rules, particularly Division 19 Outpatient rules
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. What is one of the most important criteria when considering admission to
mental health residential care?
A) Houselessness
B) Disability status
C) Motivation for change
D) Medical necessity
Correct answer: D
2. Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
A) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
B) Motivation for change
C) Gender identity
D) Diet and exercise
Correct answer: A
3. Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
A) Medical emergency
B) Subpoena
C) Audit
D) Mandatory reporting of abuse
Correct answer: B
4. Which medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
A) Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
B) Haldol, Prolixin, Stelazine
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,C) Valium, Xanax, Ativan
D) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
Correct answer: D
5. Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive
Disorder?
A) History of manic/hypomanic episode
B) Depressive symptoms are not due to substance use
C) Presents low motivation for change
D) Depressive symptoms cause distress or impairment in functioning
Correct answer: C
6. What is HIPAA related to in mental health services?
A) Billing and coding procedures
B) Privacy and confidentiality rules
C) Staff training requirements
D) Facility licensing standards
Correct answer: B
7. Which federal regulation governs substance abuse confidentiality?
A) HIPAA
B) CFR 42 Part 2 (Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations)
C) ADA
D) FERPA
Correct answer: B
8. What document outlines mandatory reporting of abuse in Oregon?
A) Oregon Revised Statutes
B) Oregon Administrative Rules
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,C) The State of Oregon's guidelines on how to report abuse and neglect
D) MHACBO Code of Conduct
Correct answer: C
9. Which DSM-5 diagnosis involves depressive symptoms that cause distress or
impairment in functioning?
A) Persistent Depressive Disorder
B) Major Depressive Disorder
C) Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood
D) Bipolar II disorder
Correct answer: B
10. Which of the following medications are commonly used to treat bipolar
disorder?
A) Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
B) Haldol, Prolixin, Stelazine
C) Valium, Xanax, Ativan
D) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
Correct answer: D
11. Which of the following is an EBP commonly used in Mental Health Programs?
A) DBT
B) Reiki
C) Acupuncture
D) Mindfulness
Correct answer: A
12. Which of the following criteria is most important when considering admission
into mental health residential care?
A) Houselessness
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, B) Disability status
C) Motivation for change
D) Medical necessity
Correct answer: D
13. Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
(repeat of #2)
A) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
B) Motivation for change
C) Gender identity
D) Diet and exercise
Correct answer: A
14. What is the primary way professionals prepare for the QMHP exam?
A) Studying textbooks
B) Experience hours working as a QMHP
C) Online courses
D) Clinical supervision only
Correct answer: B
15. What does the QMHP exam assess?
A) Knowledge of DSM-5 only
B) Clinical skills only
C) Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSAs)
D) Ethical principles only
Correct answer: C
16. Which regulations govern the delivery of mental health services in Oregon?
A) Oregon Revised Statutes
B) Oregon Administrative Rules, particularly Division 19 Outpatient rules
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