DEAF 310 EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Builds on CBT techniques and Socratic
questioning focusing on the existential goal of purpose and meaning
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Specifically focuses on self growth and self
actualization, Finding meaning in life and it's circumstances
▶ existential therapy. Answer: Targets finding meaning and purpose in life
but is based on accepting reality and making responsible decisions
▶ interpersonal therapy (IPT). Answer: Time-limited therapy that focuses
on the present stressor
▶ DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Answer: Therapy that stresses
emotional regulation, increasing stress tolerance, developing interpersonal
skills, and mindfulness.
▶ parens patriae. Answer: If a patient threatens to commit suicide, what
legal doctrine allows a nurse practitioner to involuntarily admit them
▶ Secondary gain. Answer: Patients with suicidal thoughts usually exhibit
severe hopelessness and believe that through suicide they will experience
_____ gain.
▶ Aripiprazole (Abilify). Answer: Which medication is least likely to cause
sedation while managing symptoms of schizophrenia
▶ Gag Rule. Answer: Prohibits nurse practitioners in a managed-care plan
I'm discussing alternative treatment options not covered by the insurance
plan
▶ Whether a mood stabilizing agent is prescribed (or antipsychotic).
Answer: Most important consideration when prescribing an antidepressant
to IND with known bipolar disorder
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Builds on CBT techniques and Socratic
questioning focusing on the existential goal of purpose and meaning
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Specifically focuses on self growth and self
actualization, Finding meaning in life and it's circumstances
▶ existential therapy. Answer: Targets finding meaning and purpose in life
but is based on accepting reality and making responsible decisions
▶ interpersonal therapy (IPT). Answer: Time-limited therapy that focuses
on the present stressor
▶ DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Answer: Therapy that stresses
emotional regulation, increasing stress tolerance, developing interpersonal
skills, and mindfulness.
▶ parens patriae. Answer: If a patient threatens to commit suicide, what
legal doctrine allows a nurse practitioner to involuntarily admit them
▶ Secondary gain. Answer: Patients with suicidal thoughts usually exhibit
severe hopelessness and believe that through suicide they will experience
_____ gain.
▶ Aripiprazole (Abilify). Answer: Which medication is least likely to cause
sedation while managing symptoms of schizophrenia
▶ Gag Rule. Answer: Prohibits nurse practitioners in a managed-care plan
I'm discussing alternative treatment options not covered by the insurance
plan
▶ Whether a mood stabilizing agent is prescribed (or antipsychotic).
Answer: Most important consideration when prescribing an antidepressant
to IND with known bipolar disorder
