PMHNP BOARDS EXAM LATEST
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1. Trust vs. Mistrust - Correct Answers-Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants learn to
trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm mannerisms
2 clinical features of OCD - Correct Answers-1. Obsessions: intrusive thoughts
2. Compulsions: behavior or actions one is driven to perform
2 non pharmacological interventions - Correct Answers-1. Pay attention to basic needs
2. Monitor for safety needs
2 Risk factors for OCD - Correct Answers-1. Family history in a 1st degree relative
2. PANDAS: streptococcal infection should be considered in all children with sudden onset OCD
2 therapy modalities for OCD - Correct Answers-1. Exposure therapy
2. CBT
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Correct Answers-(toddlerhood)1-2:Erikson's stage in which a
toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt
- early childhood 1-3 years
3 A's of carbamazepine - Correct Answers-Agranulocytosis
Aplastic anemia
Asians (screen for HLAB 1502 allele before giving increased risk of rash)
3 Autism screening scales - Correct Answers-1. M-CHAT ( Modified Checklist for Autism in
Toddlers)
2. ADOS-G (Autism Diagnosis Observation Scale Generic)
3. ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaires)
3 Components of PMHNP Interventions - Correct Answers-1. Follow EBP guidelines
2. Client, goal-oriented
3. Take into consideration culture/ ethics
,3 FDA approved medications for ETOH abuse maintenance treatment - Correct Answers-1.
Acomprosate (campral)
2. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
3. Naltrexone
3 Main symptoms of DMDD - Correct Answers-1.Disregulated mood (chronically)
2. Temper tantrums
3. Irritability
4 Components of health policy - Correct Answers-Process: formulation, implementation, evaluation
Reform: changes is programs and practices
Environment: arena to process there's place ( government, media, public)
Policy makers: key players/ stakeholders
*Before meeting with stakeholders assess/ address organizational barriers and facilitators
4 drug classes to treat Conduct Disorder and mainstay therapy modality - Correct Answers-1.
Antipsychotics
2. Mood stabilizers
3. SSRIS
4. clonidine or guanfacine
** Behavioral therapy is mainstay
Abducens 6 (A) - Correct Answers-lateral eye movement use the same process as for cranial nerves 3
oculomotor and 4 trochlear
Accessory spinal 11th (Some) - Correct Answers-Test the strength of the sternocleidomastoid. And
trapezius muscles against resistance of your hands.
Acoustic 8th (And) - Correct Answers-Check hearing with audiometer or whisper test check hearing
loss using the Weber or Rinne tests
Acytelcholine (ACh) - Correct Answers-Neurotransmitter that helps to activate and inhibit skeletal
muscles; regulates the parasympathetic nervous system
Nucleus of Meynert
Adjourning phase - Correct Answers-Both members abs leaders express their feeling bfs about each
other and termination.
, adjustment disorder - Correct Answers-a disorder in which a person's response to a common stressor is
maladaptive and occurs within 3 months of the stressor
Adults are more sensitive to psych meds because of what? - Correct Answers-Increased body fat
Agitation, anxiety, mood swings, increased mood, increased HR and BP, heart palpitations and tremors
are all symptoms of what substance abuse? - Correct Answers-Stimulants
Agonists - Correct Answers-drugs that increase the action of a neurotransmitter
Opens the ion channel
All persons age what and older should receive the flu vaccine? - Correct Answers-6 months
Alpha agonist or alpha adrenergic. Receptor agonist guanfacine and clonidine are approved for ADHD in
what ages? - Correct Answers-6-17 years
ALT ranges - Correct Answers-5-35 U/l
altruism - Correct Answers-unselfish regard for the welfare of others.
The results from sharing oneself with another and helping another
American Disabilities Act - Correct Answers-passed in 1990, extends many of the protections
established for racial minorities and women to disabled persons. Disabled described as having a physical
or mental impairment that limits one or more major activities of life.
Amygdala function - Correct Answers-Responsible for mediating mood, emotional memories, fear,
anxiety, anger, emotion, and aggression.
Antagonist - Correct Answers-Does not activate a biological response
Anticholinergic side effects of antipsychotic medications - Correct Answers-Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Constipation
Urinary retention
Severe agitation
Confusion
antisocial personality disorder - Correct Answers-A personality disorder in which the person (usually
a man) exhibits reckless disregard for the welfare of others, lack of remorse, inflict pain.
AST Ranges - Correct Answers-5-40 U/l
atypical antipsychotic for bipolar depression - Correct Answers-Latuda
UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
APPROVED ANSWERS KEY
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1. Trust vs. Mistrust - Correct Answers-Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants learn to
trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm mannerisms
2 clinical features of OCD - Correct Answers-1. Obsessions: intrusive thoughts
2. Compulsions: behavior or actions one is driven to perform
2 non pharmacological interventions - Correct Answers-1. Pay attention to basic needs
2. Monitor for safety needs
2 Risk factors for OCD - Correct Answers-1. Family history in a 1st degree relative
2. PANDAS: streptococcal infection should be considered in all children with sudden onset OCD
2 therapy modalities for OCD - Correct Answers-1. Exposure therapy
2. CBT
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Correct Answers-(toddlerhood)1-2:Erikson's stage in which a
toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt
- early childhood 1-3 years
3 A's of carbamazepine - Correct Answers-Agranulocytosis
Aplastic anemia
Asians (screen for HLAB 1502 allele before giving increased risk of rash)
3 Autism screening scales - Correct Answers-1. M-CHAT ( Modified Checklist for Autism in
Toddlers)
2. ADOS-G (Autism Diagnosis Observation Scale Generic)
3. ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaires)
3 Components of PMHNP Interventions - Correct Answers-1. Follow EBP guidelines
2. Client, goal-oriented
3. Take into consideration culture/ ethics
,3 FDA approved medications for ETOH abuse maintenance treatment - Correct Answers-1.
Acomprosate (campral)
2. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
3. Naltrexone
3 Main symptoms of DMDD - Correct Answers-1.Disregulated mood (chronically)
2. Temper tantrums
3. Irritability
4 Components of health policy - Correct Answers-Process: formulation, implementation, evaluation
Reform: changes is programs and practices
Environment: arena to process there's place ( government, media, public)
Policy makers: key players/ stakeholders
*Before meeting with stakeholders assess/ address organizational barriers and facilitators
4 drug classes to treat Conduct Disorder and mainstay therapy modality - Correct Answers-1.
Antipsychotics
2. Mood stabilizers
3. SSRIS
4. clonidine or guanfacine
** Behavioral therapy is mainstay
Abducens 6 (A) - Correct Answers-lateral eye movement use the same process as for cranial nerves 3
oculomotor and 4 trochlear
Accessory spinal 11th (Some) - Correct Answers-Test the strength of the sternocleidomastoid. And
trapezius muscles against resistance of your hands.
Acoustic 8th (And) - Correct Answers-Check hearing with audiometer or whisper test check hearing
loss using the Weber or Rinne tests
Acytelcholine (ACh) - Correct Answers-Neurotransmitter that helps to activate and inhibit skeletal
muscles; regulates the parasympathetic nervous system
Nucleus of Meynert
Adjourning phase - Correct Answers-Both members abs leaders express their feeling bfs about each
other and termination.
, adjustment disorder - Correct Answers-a disorder in which a person's response to a common stressor is
maladaptive and occurs within 3 months of the stressor
Adults are more sensitive to psych meds because of what? - Correct Answers-Increased body fat
Agitation, anxiety, mood swings, increased mood, increased HR and BP, heart palpitations and tremors
are all symptoms of what substance abuse? - Correct Answers-Stimulants
Agonists - Correct Answers-drugs that increase the action of a neurotransmitter
Opens the ion channel
All persons age what and older should receive the flu vaccine? - Correct Answers-6 months
Alpha agonist or alpha adrenergic. Receptor agonist guanfacine and clonidine are approved for ADHD in
what ages? - Correct Answers-6-17 years
ALT ranges - Correct Answers-5-35 U/l
altruism - Correct Answers-unselfish regard for the welfare of others.
The results from sharing oneself with another and helping another
American Disabilities Act - Correct Answers-passed in 1990, extends many of the protections
established for racial minorities and women to disabled persons. Disabled described as having a physical
or mental impairment that limits one or more major activities of life.
Amygdala function - Correct Answers-Responsible for mediating mood, emotional memories, fear,
anxiety, anger, emotion, and aggression.
Antagonist - Correct Answers-Does not activate a biological response
Anticholinergic side effects of antipsychotic medications - Correct Answers-Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Constipation
Urinary retention
Severe agitation
Confusion
antisocial personality disorder - Correct Answers-A personality disorder in which the person (usually
a man) exhibits reckless disregard for the welfare of others, lack of remorse, inflict pain.
AST Ranges - Correct Answers-5-40 U/l
atypical antipsychotic for bipolar depression - Correct Answers-Latuda
