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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: PMHNP certification Exam 22 dd dd dd dd TIME: _____________ dd




EXAM CODE: PMHNP CERTIFICATION BOARD EXAM RE
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VIEW-101




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: dd



1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. Which patient is at highest risk for SI
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A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor
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B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors
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C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors
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D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression)
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[Verified Solution]: D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, dep
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Q2. COWS scale components
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[Verified Solution]: · Opioid W/D Pulse, sweating, restlessness, pupil size-
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dddilation (if pinpoint= opioid intoxication, not w/d), body aches, Rhinorrhea (running nose), Lacrimation
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d(eye tearing), GI upset (N/V/D), yawning, tremors, anxiety/irritability, Piloerection (gooseflesh skin), in
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somnia




Q3. What does COWS stand for?
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[Verified Solution]: Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
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Q4. What does CIWA stand for?
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[Verified Solution]: Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
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,Q5. What does CIWA assess for?
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[Verified Solution]: --used to determine likelihood of ETOH withdrawal or DTs --
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usually occur within the first 24-
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72 hours after cessation o used to determine when to administer medications for ETOH withdrawal
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Q6. What does CIWA NOT test for?
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[Verified Solution]: Alcohol Use Disorder
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Q7. What are the CIWA scale components?
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[Verified Solution]: · N/V, tremor, paroxysmal sweats, anxiety, agitation, tactile disturbances, auditory
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ddisturbances, visual disturbances, H/A, orientation Each component is scored from 0(none)-
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7(severe) except orientation wh/ is (0 (AA0x4)-
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4 (disoriented) Score: <10: Very mild Start PRN meds at score of 8 >10 to 15: Mild scheduled + PRN
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meds >16 to 20: Moderate >21: Severe Diazepam, Librium, Ativan
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Q8. When interview teenagers (16 y/o) that arrive with their parents what should you do?
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[Verified Solution]: interview them separately from parents. -
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This helps Build therapeutic rapport with teens by telling them the info is confidential. Parents may be
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upset but remember you are advocating for the child.
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Q9. Which Ethnic group has the highest rate of suicide?
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[Verified Solution]: Native Americans
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Q10. Example A patient is being treated for schizophrenia with olanzapine. Which of the follo
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wing is the most common side effect of olanzapine?
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A. Increased waist circumference
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B. EPS (not as common in atypical antipsychotics d/t 5HT2A)-receptor antagonism
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C. Increased Lipids
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D. Metabolic Syndrome
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[Verified Solution]: D. Metabolic Syndrome (UMBRELLA ANSWER)
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Q11. Which antipsychotics have the least weight gain?
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[Verified Solution]: Latuda, Abilify, (also least sedating), Geodon-
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if patient has metabolic syndrome consider switching to one of the medications above. Or if the patient
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is overly sedated try switching to ABILIFY
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,Q12. Which mood stabilizer have the least weight gain?
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[Verified Solution]: Lamictal -But remember all mood stabilizers cause some weight gain
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Q13. When presented with a question about typical vs atypical antipsychotic the answer is us
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ually to start of a
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[Verified Solution]: atypical
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Q14. A client presents with complains of changes in appetite, feeling fatigued, problems with s
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leep-
rest cycle, and changes in libido. What is the neuroanatomical area of the brain that is respons
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ible for the normal regulation of these functions?
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A. Thalamus
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B. Hypothalamus
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C. Limbic System
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D. Hippocampus
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[Verified Solution]: Hypothalamus A, B, & D are all part of the limbic system so you can rule that ou
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Q15. When a patient is hesitant to participate in treatment you should encourage?
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[Verified Solution]: Bring a support person like a husband
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Q16. Thyroid-Stimulating hormone normal level
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[Verified Solution]: 0.5-5.0 Mu/L
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Q17. When T4 and T3 are high and TSH is low what is the diagnosis
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[Verified Solution]: HYPERTHYROIDISM, TSH secretion decreases: TSH LOW à key symptoms HE
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AT INTOLERANCE
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Q18. Key symptoms of Heat Intolerance
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[Verified Solution]: Hyperthyroidism
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, Q19. When T4 and T3 are Low and TSH is high what is the diagnosis
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[Verified Solution]: (HYPOTHYROIDISM) TSH secretion increased: TSH HIGH à COLD INTERAN
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CE




Q20. Key symptoms of Cold Intolerance
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[Verified Solution]: Hypothyroidism
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Q21. Hyperthyroid can mimic
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[Verified Solution]: Mania
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Q22. Hypothyroid can mimic
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[Verified Solution]: Depression
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Q23. A patient on depakote complains of RUQ pain and has reddish/brown urine
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[Verified Solution]: Hepatoxicity -Check LFTs
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Q24. Signs of Depakote toxicity
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[Verified Solution]: Disorientation, confusion, lethargy
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Q25. You suspect depakote toxicity what do you do?
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[Verified Solution]: Check -LFT -Ammonia -Depakote Level
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Q26. What herbal supplement can cause hepatoxicity?
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[Verified Solution]: Kava Kava
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Q27. When taking Kava Kava in combinations with other medications you should caution abo
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[Verified Solution]: Risk of Hepatoxicity and Sedation
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