,NURS 7375 ANCC practice Exam Questions
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Domain 1
Which of the following statements reflect the current understanding of DA
pathways and clinical symptoms in schizophrenia? -Symptoms are related to DA
deficit in the cerebral cortex; + are related to DA excess in the substantia nigra and
VTA
Which of the following findings would raise concern in a pre-school wellness
exam for a 5 yo girl?
Height 43 in, weight 55 lbs (she is overwt)
A 24 yo mother of a 2 yo child presents to the clinic. Which of the following facial
characteristics would lead to the PMHNP to believe child has Fetal ETOH
syndrome? Small head, thin upper lip, smooth philtrum.
Patty is a 62 yo female with BPDO I and has been stable for 2 yrs on valproate
and risperidone. She recently diagnosed with shingles, and her PCM started her
on corticosteroids. As the PMHNP treating Patty, you are concerned the addition
of steroids may cause: Manic episode.
Which mood stabilizer is most associated with potentially life threatening rash?
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
,Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the predominant risk
factors for ASD?
Genetic of a first degree family member.
A 17yo female presents reporting anhedonia, decreased energy & hopelessness
for the past 2 yrs. She denies ETOH, smoking or using illegal substances. Her
physical exam results are WNL and she denies SI. As her PMHNP, you decide to
prescribe bupropion. Which of the following is a contraindication for bupropion?
Bulimia
You have a 17 yo female who suffers from BPDO. The pt has a hx of impulsive
acting out and promiscuity. You make a decision to add folic acid .8 mg to her
medication regimen of lamotrigine 200 mg Q HS and quetiapine XR 50 mg 1 PO
QHS. Why is this important? FA supports neural tube development during the 1st
month a woman is pregnant.
Which of the following medications has a unique mechanism of action that is
both DA and NE - RI?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Which of the following pts with GAD is most likely to be a 2C19 poor metabolizer
and have an exaggerated response to diazepam 5 mg TID with increased
sedation, CNS & cognitive SE? 40 yo Asian male
Which of the following findings would raise concern in an annual sports exam for
a 15 yo girl? Ht 67 in, wt 102 inch (under)
You are on call for your service. You arrive at the ED to find a 22 yo male
complaining of having trouble with his eyes. His vitals are stable. He is 5’7”,
weighs 140 lbs & his labs are WNL. He states he has been taking Abilify for the
last 2 months for BPDO. He had the dose raised to 15 mg po QAM 4 days ago to
, manage a manic episode. He states that 1 and 2 times a day for the past 2 days
his eyes roll up for 10- 15 m, he is able to open his eyes but he is not able to
focus his eyes on you. His eyes are rolled upward about 2/3rds of the way
towards his upper eyelid. After exam, you decide to: Discontinue the Abilify and
give Cogentin 1mg IM. Have him return to his provider for a different medication
for his BPDO the next day.
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Success Latest Update 2026-2027.
Domain 1
Which of the following statements reflect the current understanding of DA
pathways and clinical symptoms in schizophrenia? -Symptoms are related to DA
deficit in the cerebral cortex; + are related to DA excess in the substantia nigra and
VTA
Which of the following findings would raise concern in a pre-school wellness
exam for a 5 yo girl?
Height 43 in, weight 55 lbs (she is overwt)
A 24 yo mother of a 2 yo child presents to the clinic. Which of the following facial
characteristics would lead to the PMHNP to believe child has Fetal ETOH
syndrome? Small head, thin upper lip, smooth philtrum.
Patty is a 62 yo female with BPDO I and has been stable for 2 yrs on valproate
and risperidone. She recently diagnosed with shingles, and her PCM started her
on corticosteroids. As the PMHNP treating Patty, you are concerned the addition
of steroids may cause: Manic episode.
Which mood stabilizer is most associated with potentially life threatening rash?
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
,Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the predominant risk
factors for ASD?
Genetic of a first degree family member.
A 17yo female presents reporting anhedonia, decreased energy & hopelessness
for the past 2 yrs. She denies ETOH, smoking or using illegal substances. Her
physical exam results are WNL and she denies SI. As her PMHNP, you decide to
prescribe bupropion. Which of the following is a contraindication for bupropion?
Bulimia
You have a 17 yo female who suffers from BPDO. The pt has a hx of impulsive
acting out and promiscuity. You make a decision to add folic acid .8 mg to her
medication regimen of lamotrigine 200 mg Q HS and quetiapine XR 50 mg 1 PO
QHS. Why is this important? FA supports neural tube development during the 1st
month a woman is pregnant.
Which of the following medications has a unique mechanism of action that is
both DA and NE - RI?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Which of the following pts with GAD is most likely to be a 2C19 poor metabolizer
and have an exaggerated response to diazepam 5 mg TID with increased
sedation, CNS & cognitive SE? 40 yo Asian male
Which of the following findings would raise concern in an annual sports exam for
a 15 yo girl? Ht 67 in, wt 102 inch (under)
You are on call for your service. You arrive at the ED to find a 22 yo male
complaining of having trouble with his eyes. His vitals are stable. He is 5’7”,
weighs 140 lbs & his labs are WNL. He states he has been taking Abilify for the
last 2 months for BPDO. He had the dose raised to 15 mg po QAM 4 days ago to
, manage a manic episode. He states that 1 and 2 times a day for the past 2 days
his eyes roll up for 10- 15 m, he is able to open his eyes but he is not able to
focus his eyes on you. His eyes are rolled upward about 2/3rds of the way
towards his upper eyelid. After exam, you decide to: Discontinue the Abilify and
give Cogentin 1mg IM. Have him return to his provider for a different medication
for his BPDO the next day.
