PMHNP ANCC Exam WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
,
, Nursing Process - correct ans:Assess before intervention. Assessment is
collecting data
Lithium level - correct ans:0.6-1.2
lithum toxicity - correct ans:Level of 1.5 or higher
What drug has been proven to have evidence of anti-suicidal effects - correct
ans:Lithium
What drug is gold standard for manic episodes - correct ans:Lithium
What drug is neuroprotective treatment of choice for bipolar - correct
ans:Lithium
Endocrine S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Endocrine = course hand
tremors, and hypothyroidism
Dermatological S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Maculopapular rash
Gastro S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Diarrhea, vomiting, cramps,
anorexia
Hematologic S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Leukocytosis (increased
WBC)
What intervention should the PMHNP take if she suspects lithium toxicity -
correct ans:D/C and check serum lithium levels
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
,
, Nursing Process - correct ans:Assess before intervention. Assessment is
collecting data
Lithium level - correct ans:0.6-1.2
lithum toxicity - correct ans:Level of 1.5 or higher
What drug has been proven to have evidence of anti-suicidal effects - correct
ans:Lithium
What drug is gold standard for manic episodes - correct ans:Lithium
What drug is neuroprotective treatment of choice for bipolar - correct
ans:Lithium
Endocrine S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Endocrine = course hand
tremors, and hypothyroidism
Dermatological S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Maculopapular rash
Gastro S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Diarrhea, vomiting, cramps,
anorexia
Hematologic S/S of lithium toxicity - correct ans:Leukocytosis (increased
WBC)
What intervention should the PMHNP take if she suspects lithium toxicity -
correct ans:D/C and check serum lithium levels