PMHNP 2026 SPRING-SUMMER EXAM REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS-GRADED A+
What is dissemination?
Getting the research information out to those who need to know it!
Publication - highest level
Presenting at National Conference
Presenting at Local Conference
Journal Club where one person reviews an article
What does a 17 on MMSE mean?
Moderate cognitive impairment
What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system?
Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's
What do BCP's do to Lamictal?
Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal
What is a Type I research error?
There IS a difference but you say there isn't a difference.
,What is a Type II research error?
There is NO difference but you say there is a difference.
What is pseudo-dementia?
Cognitive impairment secondary to depression that clears when treated in the elderly.
Dementia won't improve.
Is it normal for a 1 month old to have a palmar grasp?
Yes.
What is a drug 1/2 life?
The time it takes for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body.
What 3 atypicals can be used with teens?
Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel - low doses
What is a risk of using Tramadol?
Serotonin Syndrome as it is very serotonergic.
,What is the allele seen in Asians that increase the risk of SJS?
HLAB-1502
When might you see toxic epidermal necrolysis?
With worsening of SJS
How many generations do you include for a genogram?
1st degree - mother, father, siblings
2nd degree - grandparents & cousins
3rd degree -
What does messenger RNA code for?
Amino Acids
What is epigenetics?
Factors that affect genes - environmental, smoking, stress, etc...
What part of the brain is involved with OCD?
Basal Ganglia
Occipito-Frontal
, What happens to the brain during adolescence?
Dendritic pruning
Emotions are controlled by amygdala
By adulthood, PFC involved as well
Can an advanced directive ever be revoked?
Yes, at any time.
What is the different between a Healthcare Agent, Proxy, Surrogate, and Attorney in Fact?
Nothing. They are all the same.
Does the de facto rule of proxy apply in same sex marriages?
No.
How do Asians see HC providers?
As in a position of authority.
Expect to give instructions and help make decisions
What does it mean when an Asian patient does not make eye contact with the NP?
SIgn of respect
SOLUTIONS-GRADED A+
What is dissemination?
Getting the research information out to those who need to know it!
Publication - highest level
Presenting at National Conference
Presenting at Local Conference
Journal Club where one person reviews an article
What does a 17 on MMSE mean?
Moderate cognitive impairment
What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system?
Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's
What do BCP's do to Lamictal?
Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal
What is a Type I research error?
There IS a difference but you say there isn't a difference.
,What is a Type II research error?
There is NO difference but you say there is a difference.
What is pseudo-dementia?
Cognitive impairment secondary to depression that clears when treated in the elderly.
Dementia won't improve.
Is it normal for a 1 month old to have a palmar grasp?
Yes.
What is a drug 1/2 life?
The time it takes for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body.
What 3 atypicals can be used with teens?
Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel - low doses
What is a risk of using Tramadol?
Serotonin Syndrome as it is very serotonergic.
,What is the allele seen in Asians that increase the risk of SJS?
HLAB-1502
When might you see toxic epidermal necrolysis?
With worsening of SJS
How many generations do you include for a genogram?
1st degree - mother, father, siblings
2nd degree - grandparents & cousins
3rd degree -
What does messenger RNA code for?
Amino Acids
What is epigenetics?
Factors that affect genes - environmental, smoking, stress, etc...
What part of the brain is involved with OCD?
Basal Ganglia
Occipito-Frontal
, What happens to the brain during adolescence?
Dendritic pruning
Emotions are controlled by amygdala
By adulthood, PFC involved as well
Can an advanced directive ever be revoked?
Yes, at any time.
What is the different between a Healthcare Agent, Proxy, Surrogate, and Attorney in Fact?
Nothing. They are all the same.
Does the de facto rule of proxy apply in same sex marriages?
No.
How do Asians see HC providers?
As in a position of authority.
Expect to give instructions and help make decisions
What does it mean when an Asian patient does not make eye contact with the NP?
SIgn of respect
