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Psychiatric Technician State Board Review – 100% Solved | 100 Questions on Mental Health, Medications, Legal/Ethical Care – 2025/2026

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This 2025/2026 review document offers 100 fully solved questions with verified answers tailored for candidates preparing for the Psychiatric Technician State Board Examination. It comprehensively covers psychiatric disorders, medical conditions, psychotropic medications, legal responsibilities, developmental disabilities, and ethical care, following the expected standards of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and other state-level certifying bodies. The questions are crafted to simulate real board-style scenarios and encourage clinical reasoning for safe and effective patient care. Topics featured include: Psychiatric and developmental disorders: Schizophrenia, depression, borderline personality disorder, autism, anorexia, bulimia, and adjustment disorder Pharmacology and side effects: Antidepressants (e.g., Zoloft, Tofranil), antipsychotics (Thorazine, Haldol, Olanzapine), lithium toxicity, MAOIs, benzodiazepines, and medication contraindications Neurological and medical issues: Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus and insipidus, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, respiratory diseases, renal conditions Clinical procedures and safety: Z-track injections, restraint protocols, suicide prevention, urinary specimen collection, post-ECT care, and vital signs Legal and ethical practice: Consent, documentation, abuse reporting, cultural considerations, incident reporting, confidentiality, patient rights Therapeutic strategies: Behavioral modification techniques (shaping, fading, systematic desensitization), therapeutic dialogue, family interventions, goal-setting, psychoeducation This resource is perfect for: Students enrolled in Psychiatric Technician or Vocational Nursing programs Candidates preparing for state licensing exams (e.g., California BVNPT) Learners in Mental Health Technician, Allied Health, or Nursing Assistant programs Institutions offering psychiatric technician training through community colleges or technical schools The review supports mastery of essential topics, promotes safe clinical practices, and increases confidence ahead of high-stakes board certification. Keywords: psychiatric technician exam, state board questions, psychotropic medication, lithium toxicity, therapeutic communication, antipsychotic side effects, Z-track injection, suicide prevention, developmental disability, depression, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa, OCD treatment, conduct disorder, seizure protocol, nursing procedures, BVNPT prep, mental health care, legal documentation, therapeutic groups, cultural competency

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Psychiatric Technician State Board
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AIMS test - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive

dyskinesia.


Stuttering onset - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Typically first appears in the preschool

years.


Causes of stuttering - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Most cases are caused by emotional

or psychological factors.


Antipsychotic side effects - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Early recognition would be

critical for neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

,Mental health concerns in Native Americans - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Alcoholism,

suicide, depression, and identity disorders.


Leukocyte value of 10,500 - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔This value is within the normal

range.


Inherited disorder of exocrine glands - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Cystic fibrosis

causes persistent upper respiratory infections, chronic cough, and foul-

smelling stools.


Common insulin injection sites - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Upper arms, abdomen, and

upper thighs.


Haldol Decanoate injection limit - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Should not exceed 3

milliliters per injection site.


Trichotillomania - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The behavior that consists of recurrent

pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.


Bronchial inhaler instruction - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Rinse mouth immediately

after inhalation.

, Educational goal for autistic children - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Provide a highly

structured program with predictable routines and presentation of material in

graded steps.


Feelings Group invitation - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔There is a Feelings Group

starting soon. If you attend it, it will alleviate your depression.


Communication barriers in Native Americans - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A possible

problem with communicating due to a language barrier.


Psychiatric technician's role - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔To escort patients to

therapeutic groups like the Feelings Group.


Orthostatic hypotension - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A potential side effect of

antipsychotic agents.


Urinary hesitancy - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A potential side effect of antipsychotic

agents.


Akathisia - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.


Sickle cell anemia - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A disease listed as an option but not an

inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.




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