PMHNP Certification Exam- Georgette & ANA questions and verified answers|100% correct|2025/2026

PMHNP Certification Exam- Georgette & ANA
questions and verified answers|100%
correct|2025/2026
Mood d/o - ANSWER-
B B B



Serotonin, NE, Glutamate, and Dopamine are implicated in mood regulation
B B B B B B B B B




Serotonin - ANSWER-low levels cause depression
B B B B B




Norepinephrine (NE) - ANSWER-imbalances contribute to anxiety
B B B B B B




Dopamine - ANSWER-plays a role in motivation and reward
B B B B B B B B




elevated levels cause mania or hypomania
B B B B B




GABA (Gamm-Aminobutyric Acid) - ANSWER-
B B B B



the most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
B B B B B B B




Glutamate - ANSWER-is an excitatory NT that can influence mood and behavior
B B B B B B B B B B B




dysregulation can cause impulsivity and aggression
B B B B B




Acetylcholine - ANSWER-associated w/ cognitive function
B B B B B




Endorphins - ANSWER-are involved in pain modulation
B B B B B B




Histamine - ANSWER-plays a role in alertness and sleep-wake cycle
B B B B B B B B B




Lithium - ANSWER-Normal 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
B B B B

, modulates glutamate receptors, reducing impulsivity
B B B B




ETOH, NSAIDS, Hyponatremia may increase Lithium levels
B B B B B B B




Hypokalemia may decrease Lithium levelsB B B B




Can cause congenital malformation, esp. in 1st trimester
B B B B B B B




Valproic acid (Depakote) - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer
B B B B B




May cause Hepatotoxicity, Pancreatitis, and Hyperammonemia (hand tremor, polydipsia, poly
B B B B B B B B B



uria)



Can cause neural tube defects and other congenital malformations in pregnancy
B B B B B B B B B B




Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - ANSWER-mood stabilizer.
B B B B B




Considered safe in pregnancy
B B B




May cause SJS
B B




Tegretol (Carbamaepine) - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer
B B B B




May cause Agranulocytosis (fever, sore throat, malaise) and Aplastic Anemia (fatigue, pallor, p
B B B B B B B B B B B B



etechiae)



May cause SJS in Asians
B B B B




TSH - ANSWER-Normal 0.5-5.0
B B B