PMHNP Diagnostic Readiness Practice Exam, Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Practice questions with
answers
Introduction
This practice exam covers 52 PMHNP diagnostic and
psychopharmacology questions, including psychiatric diagnoses,
medication adverse effects, substance use disorders, emergency
assessment, psychotherapy, neurocognitive disorders, and
developmental disorders. Topics include antipsychotic movement
disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression,
schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, delirium, dementia, suicide risk,
and medication monitoring. An answer key is included at the end of
the worksheet.
Exam Questions and Answers
, PMHNP Diagnostic Readiness Practice Exam — 50
Questions
52 questions
Name: Date: Score:
1. A patient taking an antipsychotic develops fever, severe muscle rigidity, altered consciousness,
and autonomic instability. Which condition should be suspected?
A Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B Panic disorder
C Tardive dyskinesia
D Serotonin syndrome
2. Which movement disorder is characterized by repetitive, involuntary oral-facial movements after
prolonged antipsychotic exposure?
A Acute dystonia
B Tardive dyskinesia
C Akathisia
D Parkinsonism
3. A patient has recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having additional
attacks for several months. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?
A Adjustment disorder
B Panic disorder
C Social anxiety disorder
D Generalized anxiety disorder
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Practice questions with
answers
Introduction
This practice exam covers 52 PMHNP diagnostic and
psychopharmacology questions, including psychiatric diagnoses,
medication adverse effects, substance use disorders, emergency
assessment, psychotherapy, neurocognitive disorders, and
developmental disorders. Topics include antipsychotic movement
disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression,
schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, delirium, dementia, suicide risk,
and medication monitoring. An answer key is included at the end of
the worksheet.
Exam Questions and Answers
, PMHNP Diagnostic Readiness Practice Exam — 50
Questions
52 questions
Name: Date: Score:
1. A patient taking an antipsychotic develops fever, severe muscle rigidity, altered consciousness,
and autonomic instability. Which condition should be suspected?
A Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B Panic disorder
C Tardive dyskinesia
D Serotonin syndrome
2. Which movement disorder is characterized by repetitive, involuntary oral-facial movements after
prolonged antipsychotic exposure?
A Acute dystonia
B Tardive dyskinesia
C Akathisia
D Parkinsonism
3. A patient has recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having additional
attacks for several months. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?
A Adjustment disorder
B Panic disorder
C Social anxiety disorder
D Generalized anxiety disorder
