2026/2027 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES (RELIABLE SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION 2026 EDITION ||JUST RELEASED
Obesity Screening
Who receives: overweight people
Aimed to prevent: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure
Screening Frequency: once a yr
Tobacco Use Screening
Who receives: 18+
Aimed to prevent: cancer, heart/gum disease, COPD, diabetes
Screening Frequency: regularly
,Anxiety Disorders
persistent anxiety interfering w/ daily life
Symptoms: irritable, sleep problems, worrying
Risk Factors: family history, shy, trauma
Treatment: Therapy, meds
Borderline Personality Disorder
Impacts persons ability to manage emotions
Symptoms: unstable, impulsive, dissociation
Risk Factors: family history, brain structure, trauma
Treatment: therapy, meds
Bipolar Disorder
unusual shifts in persons mood (manic/depressive)
Symptoms: feeling extreme emotions
Risk Factors: Genetics, Brain structure
Treatment: therapy, meds, alt. therapy
Hypochondria
An anxiety disorder - unrealistic fear of serious medical
condition/illness
Symptoms: obsess over health
Risk Factors: trauma, family history, stress
Treatment: therapy, meds, alt. therapy
,Schizophrenia
Causes people to lose touch w/reality - impacts thinking/behavior
Symptoms: Hallucinations, Delusions
Risk Factors: Genetics, environment, brain structure
Treatment: Anti-psychotic meds, Psycho-social treatments,
coordinated specialty care
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Uncontrollable/reoccurring thoughts, repetitive behaviors
Symptoms: unwanted repetitive mental images/urges/behaviors
Risk Factors: Genetics, Biology, Temperament, Trauma
Treatment: Psychotherapy, medication, alt. therapy
Panic Disorder
Frequent+Unexpected Panic Attacks
Symptoms: Chest Pain, Racing heart, impending doom, trembling
Risk Factors: family history, negative life experiences
Treatment: Psychotherapy, medication
Anna was visiting her grandparents in the country. While she was
there she was stung by a yellow jacket and her face swelled up and
she had trouble breathing. What condition of the immune system was
Anna experiencing?
Allergic Disorder
Madison is 7 months old. Which of the following best describes the
optimum time and tests for her next pediatric appointment?
She should see a doctor at 9 months for growth measurements and
developmental screening.
, Which of the following preventative health service is most
appropriate for the individual described below?
Jason: male, 30 years old, no history of or risk of heart disease
blood pressure reading
Which of the following preventative health service is most
appropriate for the individual described below?
Alejandra: female, 70 years old, no history of or risk of heart disease
or high cholesterol
Aspirin to prevent heart attack
Mercedes' mother died a year ago, but Mercedes just can't seem to
move on. She is still having a hard time sleeping at night, and
concentrating in school. Last week, I even caught Mercedes crying in
the bathroom.
What do you think Mercedes could be suffering from?
Depression
Greg is in 10th grade and constantly worried about becoming ill. Just
the other day, Greg left school during 4th period in order to go to the
doctor for a spot on his arm that he thought might be cancer. Greg
has been to three different doctors insisting that his spot is cancer. So
far, every doctor has told Greg that the spot is just fine.
What do you think Greg is suffering from?
Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria)