Georgette Review. PMHNP-
Questions and Answer Latest
2026/2027 Update!!!
When many answers are remarkably similar, they are
usually _____________
Correct Answer: wrong
Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged.
Correct Answer: Collaborate is usually right.
Delegate is usually wrong.
ADPIER
Correct Answer: Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention,
evaluate, refer out last.
Lithium
Correct Answer: Normal 0.6-1.2
Lithium toxicity occurs at levels
Correct Answer: > 1.5
Signs of Lithium toxicity
Correct Answer: severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting,
confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart
palpitation, coarse hand tremors, unsteady gait
Lithium is gold standard for
Correct Answer: MANIA
Lithium has evidence shown to
1
, Correct Answer: reduce suicidal ideation
What does lithium cause in neonate, especially 1st
trimester
Correct Answer: Ebstein anomaly (congenital heart defect)
dehydration and hyponatremia cause lithium levels to
Correct Answer: rise
Baseline labs before initiation of lithium
Correct Answer: TSH
creatinine (0.6-1.2)
BUN (10-20)
HCG (all psychotropics females 12-51)
EKG 50+
Urinalysis (check for proteins, 4+ may indicate kidney
disease)
Side Effects of Lithium
Correct Answer: hypothyroidism
coase hand tremors with toxicity
maculopapular rash
diarrhea, vomiting, cramps--signs of toxicity. Monitor
closely.
anorexia
t wave inversions
leukocytosis
Pt education for lithimum
Correct Answer: staying hydrated
avoiding NSAIDS
compliance
Depakote normal level
Correct Answer: 50-125
Depakote toxicity level
2
Questions and Answer Latest
2026/2027 Update!!!
When many answers are remarkably similar, they are
usually _____________
Correct Answer: wrong
Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged.
Correct Answer: Collaborate is usually right.
Delegate is usually wrong.
ADPIER
Correct Answer: Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention,
evaluate, refer out last.
Lithium
Correct Answer: Normal 0.6-1.2
Lithium toxicity occurs at levels
Correct Answer: > 1.5
Signs of Lithium toxicity
Correct Answer: severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting,
confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart
palpitation, coarse hand tremors, unsteady gait
Lithium is gold standard for
Correct Answer: MANIA
Lithium has evidence shown to
1
, Correct Answer: reduce suicidal ideation
What does lithium cause in neonate, especially 1st
trimester
Correct Answer: Ebstein anomaly (congenital heart defect)
dehydration and hyponatremia cause lithium levels to
Correct Answer: rise
Baseline labs before initiation of lithium
Correct Answer: TSH
creatinine (0.6-1.2)
BUN (10-20)
HCG (all psychotropics females 12-51)
EKG 50+
Urinalysis (check for proteins, 4+ may indicate kidney
disease)
Side Effects of Lithium
Correct Answer: hypothyroidism
coase hand tremors with toxicity
maculopapular rash
diarrhea, vomiting, cramps--signs of toxicity. Monitor
closely.
anorexia
t wave inversions
leukocytosis
Pt education for lithimum
Correct Answer: staying hydrated
avoiding NSAIDS
compliance
Depakote normal level
Correct Answer: 50-125
Depakote toxicity level
2