Page 1 of 146
G-PMHNP LMR CERTIFICATION EXAM***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Key symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
❖Key symptoms include losing temper easily, annoying
others, being angry/resentful, arguing with authority,
being easily annoyed, blaming others, being spiteful,
and refusing to comply with rules/requests from
authority figures.
Mainstay treatment of ODD
❖The mainstay treatment of Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (ODD) is therapy, both individual and family.
Primary therapy for ODD
,Page 2 of 146
❖The primary therapy used to treat Oppositional
Defiant Disorder (ODD) is child and parent problem-
solving skills training and boundary setting.
Conduct Disorder definition
❖A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in
which the rights of others or societal norms or rules
are violated is classified as Conduct Disorder if under
age 18.
Hallmark characteristics of Conduct Disorder
❖Three hallmark characteristics of Conduct Disorder
are aggression, destruction of property, and lack of
remorse.
Factors differentiating Conduct Disorder from ODD
,Page 3 of 146
❖Severity and aggression differentiate Conduct
Disorder from ODD.
Pharmacologic treatments for Conduct Disorder
❖Pharmacologic treatments for Conduct Disorder
include antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, SSRIs, and
alpha agonists (Clonidine and Guanfacine).
Therapy for Conduct Disorder
❖Behavioral therapy/problem solving skills is used in
the treatment of Conduct Disorder.
Goal of multisystemic family therapy (MFT)
❖The goal of multisystemic family therapy (MFT) is to
reduce barriers to resources for youth with
problematic behavior.
, Page 4 of 146
Multisystemic family therapy definition
❖Multisystemic family therapy is a home-based model
for youth (12-17) with serious antisocial problematic
behavior and criminal offenses, empowering parents
with resources and skills and reducing barriers to
accessing needed services.
Range for MMSE
❖The range for the MMSE score is 0-30.
SLUM range
❖score 0-30 Higher the better 27+ normal, 21-26 mild,
<21 dementia
G-PMHNP LMR CERTIFICATION EXAM***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Key symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
❖Key symptoms include losing temper easily, annoying
others, being angry/resentful, arguing with authority,
being easily annoyed, blaming others, being spiteful,
and refusing to comply with rules/requests from
authority figures.
Mainstay treatment of ODD
❖The mainstay treatment of Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (ODD) is therapy, both individual and family.
Primary therapy for ODD
,Page 2 of 146
❖The primary therapy used to treat Oppositional
Defiant Disorder (ODD) is child and parent problem-
solving skills training and boundary setting.
Conduct Disorder definition
❖A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in
which the rights of others or societal norms or rules
are violated is classified as Conduct Disorder if under
age 18.
Hallmark characteristics of Conduct Disorder
❖Three hallmark characteristics of Conduct Disorder
are aggression, destruction of property, and lack of
remorse.
Factors differentiating Conduct Disorder from ODD
,Page 3 of 146
❖Severity and aggression differentiate Conduct
Disorder from ODD.
Pharmacologic treatments for Conduct Disorder
❖Pharmacologic treatments for Conduct Disorder
include antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, SSRIs, and
alpha agonists (Clonidine and Guanfacine).
Therapy for Conduct Disorder
❖Behavioral therapy/problem solving skills is used in
the treatment of Conduct Disorder.
Goal of multisystemic family therapy (MFT)
❖The goal of multisystemic family therapy (MFT) is to
reduce barriers to resources for youth with
problematic behavior.
, Page 4 of 146
Multisystemic family therapy definition
❖Multisystemic family therapy is a home-based model
for youth (12-17) with serious antisocial problematic
behavior and criminal offenses, empowering parents
with resources and skills and reducing barriers to
accessing needed services.
Range for MMSE
❖The range for the MMSE score is 0-30.
SLUM range
❖score 0-30 Higher the better 27+ normal, 21-26 mild,
<21 dementia
