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ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC BOARD
EXAM REVIEW 2025
ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC Board Exam Review 2025
– Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Study Guide with DSM-5 Disorders, Psych Meds,
NGN Clinical Scenarios & Proven Strategies to
Pass on First Attempt
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PMHNP ANCC Exam
Descriptive Vividness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher describes the data gathering
process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally experience it. The data collected, often
in the form of personal statements, should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the
raw data from the study.
Methodological Congruence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher presents the
philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to support their approach.
The subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and data-analysis strategies, and processes for
informed consent are clearly and concisely described.
Theoretical Connectedness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Any theory developed from the study
is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available
knowledge.
Analytical Precision - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Is not concerned with statistics and
instruments. If refers to the decision-making process by which the researchers synthesize
concrete data (words of the subjects) into an abstract that clarifies the meaning and the
importance of the study. The last of the 5 criteria is Heuristic Relevance - The researcher clarifies
the significance of the study, its applicability to public health or community nursing, and its
likely influence o the future research.
Phenelzine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ An MAOI that patients with atypical depression
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respond particularly well to.
Atomoxetine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for
the
treatment of ADHD.
Loxapine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant
properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic
antidepressant.
HITECH - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and
improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
Suppression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful or
disturbing thoughts or emotions from awareness. A healthy defense mechanism because the
client channels conflicting energies into growth-promoting activities.
Medications that can induce depression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ beta blockers, steroids,
interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
Medications that can induce mania - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Steroids, Isoniazid,
antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC BOARD
EXAM REVIEW 2025
ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC Board Exam Review 2025
– Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Study Guide with DSM-5 Disorders, Psych Meds,
NGN Clinical Scenarios & Proven Strategies to
Pass on First Attempt
, 2|Page
PMHNP ANCC Exam
Descriptive Vividness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher describes the data gathering
process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally experience it. The data collected, often
in the form of personal statements, should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the
raw data from the study.
Methodological Congruence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher presents the
philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to support their approach.
The subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and data-analysis strategies, and processes for
informed consent are clearly and concisely described.
Theoretical Connectedness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Any theory developed from the study
is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available
knowledge.
Analytical Precision - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Is not concerned with statistics and
instruments. If refers to the decision-making process by which the researchers synthesize
concrete data (words of the subjects) into an abstract that clarifies the meaning and the
importance of the study. The last of the 5 criteria is Heuristic Relevance - The researcher clarifies
the significance of the study, its applicability to public health or community nursing, and its
likely influence o the future research.
Phenelzine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ An MAOI that patients with atypical depression
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respond particularly well to.
Atomoxetine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for
the
treatment of ADHD.
Loxapine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant
properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic
antidepressant.
HITECH - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and
improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
Suppression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful or
disturbing thoughts or emotions from awareness. A healthy defense mechanism because the
client channels conflicting energies into growth-promoting activities.
Medications that can induce depression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ beta blockers, steroids,
interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
Medications that can induce mania - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Steroids, Isoniazid,
antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
