PMHNP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST
2026- 2027) 100% CORRECT
18. A mental health nurse practitioner is rounding on a
patient on the inpatient psychiatry unit who was admitted
with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In speaking with the
patient's registered nurse, she shares with the NP that on
admission, the patient is verbally unresponsive and has
been staring at the wall across from his bed, lying in the
same position, since he arrived. In addition, the patient is
resistant to any type of movement and is not following
any type of instructions. Which of the following sub-types
of catatonia is consistent with the patient's clinical
presentation? - correct answer- Retarded
catatonia
32. Which of the following complementary therapies
increases serotonin levels, alters dopamine function, and
regulates corticotrophin-releasing factor? - correct
answer- Omega-3 fatty acids
,72. A mental health nurse practitioner is working in a busy
emergency room. A 20-year-old male patient arrives to
the emergency department via ambulance. His roommate
accompanied the patient to the hospital. The patient is
extremely agitated and violent, yelling out and trying to
hit the staff. The patient's roommate states that the
patient took "a bunch of spice gold" a few hours ago and
started shortly after to hallucinate and become agitated.
Physical assessment reveals a temperature of 102 F, BP
88/40, HR 140, and RR 24.
Lab results show a serum potassium level of 6.2 and a
serum creatinine kinase of 10500 U/ L. Based on the
patient's clinical presentation, which of the following
clinical conditions might the patient be experiencing? -
correct answer- Rhabdomyolysis
78. Which of the following statements is true regarding
transient global amnesia (TGA)? - correct answer-
Triggering events are common and may include acute
emotional events and physical events as well as chronic
emotional stress.
,102. Which of the following statements is true regarding
the management of benzodiazepine overdose? -
correct answer- Most cases of isolated
benzodiazepine ingestion are able to be managed
successfully with supportive care.
A mental health NP is rounding on a patient that is
scheduled to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Which of the following statements by the patient
indicates a need for further instruction/education? -
correct answer- "I should continue taking my
Ativan prior to my ECT treatment."
A mental health nurse practitioner in an emergency room
receives a 27-year-old female patient who presents to the
ED with complaints of chest pain and diaphoresis. Physical
assessment reveals a blood pressure of 190/100, HR 148,
RR 26, and the patient seems mildly agitated. When
returning to see the patient a few minutes later, the nurse
practitioner find that she has become much more agitated
and is experiencing hallucinations. The patient's boyfriend
states, "She probably took some more of that lunar wave
stuff. This is how she gets when she takes that stuff." The
NP is suspecting that the patient is suffering from a
, synthetic cathinone overdose. Which of the following
interventions might be considered in the treatment of a
cathinone overdose? - correct answer-
Administration of 2 mg of IV lorazepam
A mental health nurse practitioner is assisting a colleague
in teaching a class on managing the violent patient. Which
of the following strategies might be included when
teaching a clinician how to defend against assault? -
correct answer- Avoid sudden movements and
adopt a non-threatening pasture if threatened with a
weapon. If bitten, do. not pull away rather push in
towards the mouth.
Maintain a sideward posturer
d, All of the above should be included.
A mental health nurse practitioner is preparing to
prescribe a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
(SNRI) for a patient with a history of hypertension. Which
SNRI would be the most appropriate choice given the
patient's history? - correct answer- Duloxetine
VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST
2026- 2027) 100% CORRECT
18. A mental health nurse practitioner is rounding on a
patient on the inpatient psychiatry unit who was admitted
with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In speaking with the
patient's registered nurse, she shares with the NP that on
admission, the patient is verbally unresponsive and has
been staring at the wall across from his bed, lying in the
same position, since he arrived. In addition, the patient is
resistant to any type of movement and is not following
any type of instructions. Which of the following sub-types
of catatonia is consistent with the patient's clinical
presentation? - correct answer- Retarded
catatonia
32. Which of the following complementary therapies
increases serotonin levels, alters dopamine function, and
regulates corticotrophin-releasing factor? - correct
answer- Omega-3 fatty acids
,72. A mental health nurse practitioner is working in a busy
emergency room. A 20-year-old male patient arrives to
the emergency department via ambulance. His roommate
accompanied the patient to the hospital. The patient is
extremely agitated and violent, yelling out and trying to
hit the staff. The patient's roommate states that the
patient took "a bunch of spice gold" a few hours ago and
started shortly after to hallucinate and become agitated.
Physical assessment reveals a temperature of 102 F, BP
88/40, HR 140, and RR 24.
Lab results show a serum potassium level of 6.2 and a
serum creatinine kinase of 10500 U/ L. Based on the
patient's clinical presentation, which of the following
clinical conditions might the patient be experiencing? -
correct answer- Rhabdomyolysis
78. Which of the following statements is true regarding
transient global amnesia (TGA)? - correct answer-
Triggering events are common and may include acute
emotional events and physical events as well as chronic
emotional stress.
,102. Which of the following statements is true regarding
the management of benzodiazepine overdose? -
correct answer- Most cases of isolated
benzodiazepine ingestion are able to be managed
successfully with supportive care.
A mental health NP is rounding on a patient that is
scheduled to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Which of the following statements by the patient
indicates a need for further instruction/education? -
correct answer- "I should continue taking my
Ativan prior to my ECT treatment."
A mental health nurse practitioner in an emergency room
receives a 27-year-old female patient who presents to the
ED with complaints of chest pain and diaphoresis. Physical
assessment reveals a blood pressure of 190/100, HR 148,
RR 26, and the patient seems mildly agitated. When
returning to see the patient a few minutes later, the nurse
practitioner find that she has become much more agitated
and is experiencing hallucinations. The patient's boyfriend
states, "She probably took some more of that lunar wave
stuff. This is how she gets when she takes that stuff." The
NP is suspecting that the patient is suffering from a
, synthetic cathinone overdose. Which of the following
interventions might be considered in the treatment of a
cathinone overdose? - correct answer-
Administration of 2 mg of IV lorazepam
A mental health nurse practitioner is assisting a colleague
in teaching a class on managing the violent patient. Which
of the following strategies might be included when
teaching a clinician how to defend against assault? -
correct answer- Avoid sudden movements and
adopt a non-threatening pasture if threatened with a
weapon. If bitten, do. not pull away rather push in
towards the mouth.
Maintain a sideward posturer
d, All of the above should be included.
A mental health nurse practitioner is preparing to
prescribe a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
(SNRI) for a patient with a history of hypertension. Which
SNRI would be the most appropriate choice given the
patient's history? - correct answer- Duloxetine
