PMHNP BOARDS FINAL STUDY PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Drug Category C and examples. Answer: Risk cannot be ruled out
bupropion, lamotrigine, SSRIs (except paroxetine), TCAs, duloxetine,
mirtazapine, trazodone, venlafaxine, aripiprazole, Haldol,
ziprasidone, risperidone
◉ Drug Category D and examples. Answer: Positive evidence of risk
paroxetine, valproate, carbamazepine, lithium alprazolam,
chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam
ACE Inhibitors (-prils), ARBs (-sartans), ibuprofen (3rd trimester),
tetracyclines
◉ Drug Category X and examples. Answer: Absolutely
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Accutane, misoprostol, thalidomide, flurazepam, temazepam,
triazolam
◉ Types of inferential statistics. Answer: p-value, Pearson's r
correlation, t-test,ANOVA
,◉ T-test. Answer: Compares whether the means of two groups are
statistically different
◉ ANOVA. Answer: tests the differences of 3 or more groups
◉ Pearson's r correlation. Answer: tests the relationship between 2
variables
◉ HLB-B*1502. Answer: Allele that some asian's have which makes
them unable to metabolize carbamazepine, increasing their risk for
Steven's-Johnson syndrome which can lead to toxic epithelial
necrolysis. Asians must be tests for this gene prior to beginning
therapy.
◉ TIGER. Answer: technology competencies for NPs to improve
access to quality & patient experience
◉ Who is covered by Medicare?. Answer: Adults >65 who have
worked at least 4 quarters and paid Medicare taxes
End stage renal disease
those who need a kidney transplant
those with ALS
Some younger people with disabilities
Those receiving SSDI
, ◉ Who is covered by Medicaid?. Answer: Low-income children
Low-income pregnant women
Elderly & disable individuals who qualify for the supplemental
security income program
◉ HAM-D (Hamilton Depression Scale). Answer: 17-21 questions.
Each question with 3-5 possible responses that increase in severity.
0-7 normal
> or = 20 moderately severe depression
◉ BDI (Beck Depression Inventory). Answer: 21 questions, scores
range 0-63.
0-13: minimal depression
14-19: mild depression
20-28: moderate depression
29-63: severe depression
◉ Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Answer: 10
questions. > or = possible depression
◉ SLUMS (St. Louis University Mental Status Exam). Answer: HS
Education:
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Drug Category C and examples. Answer: Risk cannot be ruled out
bupropion, lamotrigine, SSRIs (except paroxetine), TCAs, duloxetine,
mirtazapine, trazodone, venlafaxine, aripiprazole, Haldol,
ziprasidone, risperidone
◉ Drug Category D and examples. Answer: Positive evidence of risk
paroxetine, valproate, carbamazepine, lithium alprazolam,
chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam
ACE Inhibitors (-prils), ARBs (-sartans), ibuprofen (3rd trimester),
tetracyclines
◉ Drug Category X and examples. Answer: Absolutely
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Accutane, misoprostol, thalidomide, flurazepam, temazepam,
triazolam
◉ Types of inferential statistics. Answer: p-value, Pearson's r
correlation, t-test,ANOVA
,◉ T-test. Answer: Compares whether the means of two groups are
statistically different
◉ ANOVA. Answer: tests the differences of 3 or more groups
◉ Pearson's r correlation. Answer: tests the relationship between 2
variables
◉ HLB-B*1502. Answer: Allele that some asian's have which makes
them unable to metabolize carbamazepine, increasing their risk for
Steven's-Johnson syndrome which can lead to toxic epithelial
necrolysis. Asians must be tests for this gene prior to beginning
therapy.
◉ TIGER. Answer: technology competencies for NPs to improve
access to quality & patient experience
◉ Who is covered by Medicare?. Answer: Adults >65 who have
worked at least 4 quarters and paid Medicare taxes
End stage renal disease
those who need a kidney transplant
those with ALS
Some younger people with disabilities
Those receiving SSDI
, ◉ Who is covered by Medicaid?. Answer: Low-income children
Low-income pregnant women
Elderly & disable individuals who qualify for the supplemental
security income program
◉ HAM-D (Hamilton Depression Scale). Answer: 17-21 questions.
Each question with 3-5 possible responses that increase in severity.
0-7 normal
> or = 20 moderately severe depression
◉ BDI (Beck Depression Inventory). Answer: 21 questions, scores
range 0-63.
0-13: minimal depression
14-19: mild depression
20-28: moderate depression
29-63: severe depression
◉ Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Answer: 10
questions. > or = possible depression
◉ SLUMS (St. Louis University Mental Status Exam). Answer: HS
Education:
