ANCC Review Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the first-line treatment for moderate to severe major depressive disorder in adults?
✔✔Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is the most appropriate action when a patient with schizophrenia reports hearing voices
telling them to harm themselves?
✔✔Conduct a suicide risk assessment immediately
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with symptoms of schizophrenia?
✔✔Dopamine
What is the primary symptom cluster for post-traumatic stress disorder?
✔✔Intrusion, avoidance, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal
Which class of medication is commonly used to manage acute mania?
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,✔✔Mood stabilizers such as lithium
Which lab value must be monitored closely when a patient is on clozapine?
✔✔Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
Which psychotherapy is considered most effective for treating borderline personality disorder?
✔✔Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Which condition presents with alternating periods of depression and hypomania?
✔✔Bipolar II disorder
What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
✔✔SSRIs or SNRIs
What should be ruled out before diagnosing a new psychiatric disorder?
✔✔Underlying medical or substance-related conditions
What is the hallmark feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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, ✔✔Presence of obsessions and/or compulsions
What is a common side effect of SSRIs that may impact treatment adherence?
✔✔Sexual dysfunction
What term describes a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
✔✔Delusion
What is the most appropriate response when a patient with depression refuses to take
medications due to fear of addiction?
✔✔Provide psychoeducation about the non-addictive nature of antidepressants
Which psychotropic medication carries a high risk for metabolic syndrome?
✔✔Olanzapine
What therapeutic technique focuses on challenging distorted thoughts and cognitive errors?
✔✔Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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Health Nurse Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the first-line treatment for moderate to severe major depressive disorder in adults?
✔✔Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is the most appropriate action when a patient with schizophrenia reports hearing voices
telling them to harm themselves?
✔✔Conduct a suicide risk assessment immediately
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with symptoms of schizophrenia?
✔✔Dopamine
What is the primary symptom cluster for post-traumatic stress disorder?
✔✔Intrusion, avoidance, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal
Which class of medication is commonly used to manage acute mania?
1
,✔✔Mood stabilizers such as lithium
Which lab value must be monitored closely when a patient is on clozapine?
✔✔Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
Which psychotherapy is considered most effective for treating borderline personality disorder?
✔✔Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Which condition presents with alternating periods of depression and hypomania?
✔✔Bipolar II disorder
What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
✔✔SSRIs or SNRIs
What should be ruled out before diagnosing a new psychiatric disorder?
✔✔Underlying medical or substance-related conditions
What is the hallmark feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
2
, ✔✔Presence of obsessions and/or compulsions
What is a common side effect of SSRIs that may impact treatment adherence?
✔✔Sexual dysfunction
What term describes a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
✔✔Delusion
What is the most appropriate response when a patient with depression refuses to take
medications due to fear of addiction?
✔✔Provide psychoeducation about the non-addictive nature of antidepressants
Which psychotropic medication carries a high risk for metabolic syndrome?
✔✔Olanzapine
What therapeutic technique focuses on challenging distorted thoughts and cognitive errors?
✔✔Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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