NRNP 6645 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER - EXAM 3 LATEST 2026/2027 |
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES | EXPERT VERIFIED | 40
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: PSYCHOTHERAPY MODALITIES - Questions 1-10
Q1: Psychotherapy Definition
The nurse practitioner is reviewing psychotherapy. Which of the following best defines
psychotherapy?
A. The treatment of mental disorders through medication
B. The treatment of mental disorders through psychological techniques
C. The treatment of physical disorders through medication
D. The treatment of physical disorders through psychological techniques
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorders through psychological techniques.
Options A, C, and D are incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The nurse practitioner is reviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Which of the following describes
CBT?
A. Focuses on unconscious conflicts
B. Focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors
C. Focuses on family dynamics
D. Focuses on medication management
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Option A is
psychodynamic therapy. Option C is family therapy. Option D is medication management. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: Psychodynamic Therapy
The nurse practitioner is reviewing psychodynamic therapy. Which of the following describes
psychodynamic therapy?
, 2
A. Focuses on unconscious conflicts
B. Focuses on changing negative thought patterns
C. Focuses on family dynamics
D. Focuses on medication management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious conflicts. Option B is CBT. Option C is
family therapy. Option D is medication management. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Interpersonal Therapy
The nurse practitioner is reviewing Interpersonal Therapy. Which of the following describes IPT?
A. Focuses on unconscious conflicts
B. Focuses on changing negative thought patterns
C. Focuses on interpersonal relationships and social functioning
D. Focuses on medication management
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IPT focuses on interpersonal relationships and social functioning. Options A, B, and D are
incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
The nurse practitioner is reviewing Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Which of the following describes
DBT?
A. Focuses on mindfulness and emotion regulation
B. Focuses on unconscious conflicts
C. Focuses on family dynamics
D. Focuses on changing negative thought patterns
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DBT focuses on mindfulness and emotion regulation. Option B is psychodynamic. Option
C is family therapy. Option D is CBT. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Family Therapy
The nurse practitioner is reviewing family therapy. Which of the following describes family therapy?
A. Focuses on individual unconscious conflicts
B. Focuses on family dynamics and communication
C. Focuses on changing negative thought patterns
D. Focuses on medication management
Correct Answer: B