PRACTICE QUESTIONS PMHNP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them
to draw a larger conclusion? - ANSWER systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? -
ANSWER B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment.
diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he
states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of
E.P.S is suspected? - ANSWER akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for beneficiaries? - ANSWER part c
the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain except one. cerebral cortex,
brainstem, limbic system, or hypothalamus - ANSWER brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of morphogenesis? - ANSWER a
family's tendency to adapt to change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft? -
ANSWER an active re-uptake process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of anhedonia, depressed
mood, & vasomotor symptoms. what medication effectively treats both vasomotor
symptoms and depression? - ANSWER desvenlafaxine/pristiq
it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of success? - ANSWER
narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? - ANSWER anyone over the age of 60 who has
had chickenpox
,some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to refer to all of the
following except which one? nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwife, mid-level
providers, or nurse practitioners - ANSWER mid-level providers
eating disorders are characterized by what? - ANSWER disordered patterns of eating,
accompanied by distress, disparagement, preoccupation, & a distorted perception of
one's body shape
what term is used to describe patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation but who
do not wish to die? - ANSWER parasuicide
what most accurately describes an individual with avoidant personality disorder? -
ANSWER these patients are timid and easily wounded by criticism from others
what are 3 reasons for homelessness? - ANSWER mental illness, poverty, &
inadequate public assistance
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice partnership initiative? -
ANSWER to limit patients' choice of which health care provider they can see for
treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what areas? - ANSWER
policy, practice inquiry, and technology and information literacy
what term describes a digital version of a patient's medical file? - ANSWER electronic
health record
what term describes the death rate for a given population? - ANSWER mortality rate
what action takes place during the working phase of a therapeutic relationship? -
ANSWER clarifying patient expectations and mutually identifying goals
at what age would you expect a child to sit alone with good coordination, imitate
scribble, develop mild separation anxiety, and respond to social play such as peek-a-
boo? - ANSWER 40 weeks or about 8 months old
physical exam findings of Rett syndrome include what? - ANSWER seizures, irregular
respirations, and scoliosis
what endocrine findings are suggestive of alcohol dependency? - ANSWER testicular
atrophy, sexual dysfunction, and gynecomastia
, what is sexual identity? - ANSWER it refers to whom someone is affectionately attracted
what are some examples of monoamine neurotransmitters? - ANSWER dopamine,
norepinephrine, and serotonin
what percent of the incarcerated population in the U.S. has a severe mental illness? -
ANSWER 15 to 24 percent
statistically, gambling disorder is most prevalent among what ethnic/racial group? -
ANSWER african americans
what cranial nerve assessment tests smell, ensures patency of nasal passages, and is
performed by having the client close the eyes to identify smells? - ANSWER olfactory
what are the most common potentially law-breaking sexual behaviors? - ANSWER
voyeuristic acts
what psychiatric disorder is characterized by at least one psychotic symptom present for
less than one month? - ANSWER brief psychotic disorder
in almost every state, nurse practitioners are reimbursed at what percentage of the
allowable physician rate? - ANSWER 85 percent
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for outpatient pharmaceuticals? -
ANSWER part D
which class of medications would be most appropriate for treating a patient stabilized on
haldol that is exhibiting mild pseudo-parkinson's symptoms? - ANSWER muscarinic 1
agonist
patient switched to halodol last week presents with oriented to self, fever of 105.3, heart
rate 126, breath rate 22, extremities are stiff and rigid, WBCs of 14, creatinine of 2.6.
what is the most serious complication of her presentation? - ANSWER rhabdomyolsis
what is the primary purpose of the corpus callosum? - ANSWER connect right and left
hemispheres and facilitate sensorimotor information exchange
what medication can produce a false positive for methamphetamines? - ANSWER
prozac/fluoxetine
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them
to draw a larger conclusion? - ANSWER systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? -
ANSWER B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment.
diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he
states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of
E.P.S is suspected? - ANSWER akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for beneficiaries? - ANSWER part c
the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain except one. cerebral cortex,
brainstem, limbic system, or hypothalamus - ANSWER brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of morphogenesis? - ANSWER a
family's tendency to adapt to change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft? -
ANSWER an active re-uptake process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of anhedonia, depressed
mood, & vasomotor symptoms. what medication effectively treats both vasomotor
symptoms and depression? - ANSWER desvenlafaxine/pristiq
it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of success? - ANSWER
narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? - ANSWER anyone over the age of 60 who has
had chickenpox
,some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to refer to all of the
following except which one? nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwife, mid-level
providers, or nurse practitioners - ANSWER mid-level providers
eating disorders are characterized by what? - ANSWER disordered patterns of eating,
accompanied by distress, disparagement, preoccupation, & a distorted perception of
one's body shape
what term is used to describe patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation but who
do not wish to die? - ANSWER parasuicide
what most accurately describes an individual with avoidant personality disorder? -
ANSWER these patients are timid and easily wounded by criticism from others
what are 3 reasons for homelessness? - ANSWER mental illness, poverty, &
inadequate public assistance
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice partnership initiative? -
ANSWER to limit patients' choice of which health care provider they can see for
treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what areas? - ANSWER
policy, practice inquiry, and technology and information literacy
what term describes a digital version of a patient's medical file? - ANSWER electronic
health record
what term describes the death rate for a given population? - ANSWER mortality rate
what action takes place during the working phase of a therapeutic relationship? -
ANSWER clarifying patient expectations and mutually identifying goals
at what age would you expect a child to sit alone with good coordination, imitate
scribble, develop mild separation anxiety, and respond to social play such as peek-a-
boo? - ANSWER 40 weeks or about 8 months old
physical exam findings of Rett syndrome include what? - ANSWER seizures, irregular
respirations, and scoliosis
what endocrine findings are suggestive of alcohol dependency? - ANSWER testicular
atrophy, sexual dysfunction, and gynecomastia
, what is sexual identity? - ANSWER it refers to whom someone is affectionately attracted
what are some examples of monoamine neurotransmitters? - ANSWER dopamine,
norepinephrine, and serotonin
what percent of the incarcerated population in the U.S. has a severe mental illness? -
ANSWER 15 to 24 percent
statistically, gambling disorder is most prevalent among what ethnic/racial group? -
ANSWER african americans
what cranial nerve assessment tests smell, ensures patency of nasal passages, and is
performed by having the client close the eyes to identify smells? - ANSWER olfactory
what are the most common potentially law-breaking sexual behaviors? - ANSWER
voyeuristic acts
what psychiatric disorder is characterized by at least one psychotic symptom present for
less than one month? - ANSWER brief psychotic disorder
in almost every state, nurse practitioners are reimbursed at what percentage of the
allowable physician rate? - ANSWER 85 percent
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for outpatient pharmaceuticals? -
ANSWER part D
which class of medications would be most appropriate for treating a patient stabilized on
haldol that is exhibiting mild pseudo-parkinson's symptoms? - ANSWER muscarinic 1
agonist
patient switched to halodol last week presents with oriented to self, fever of 105.3, heart
rate 126, breath rate 22, extremities are stiff and rigid, WBCs of 14, creatinine of 2.6.
what is the most serious complication of her presentation? - ANSWER rhabdomyolsis
what is the primary purpose of the corpus callosum? - ANSWER connect right and left
hemispheres and facilitate sensorimotor information exchange
what medication can produce a false positive for methamphetamines? - ANSWER
prozac/fluoxetine
