PMHNP certification Exam 2022(Actual test verified A+)

PMHNP certification Exam 2022(Actual test verified A+) 1. Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression): D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk factors 2. When interview teenagers (16 y/o) that arrive with their parents what should you do?: interview them separately from parents. -This helps Build therapeutic rapport with teens by telling them the info is confiden- tial. Parents may be upset but remember you are advocating for the child. 3. Which Ethnic group has the highest rate of suicide?: Native Americans 4. Example A patient is being treated for schizophrenia with olanzapine. Which of the following is the most common side effect of olanzapine? A. Increased waist circumference B. EPS (not as common in atypical antipsychotics d/t 5HT2A)-receptor an- tagonism C. Increased Lipids D. Metabolic Syndrome: D. Metabolic Syndrome (UMBRELLA ANSWER) 5. Which antipsychotics have the least weight gain?: Latuda, Abilify, (also least sedating), Geodon-if patient has metabolic syndrome consider switching to one of the medications above. Or if the patient is overly sedated try switching to ABILIFY 6. Which mood stabilizer have the least weight gain?: Lamictal -But remember all mood stabilizers cause some weight gain 7. When presented with a question about typical vs atypical antipsychotic the answer is usually to start of a: atypical 8. A client presents with complains of changes in appetite, feeling fatigued, problems with sleep-rest cycle, and changes in libido. What is the neu- roanatomical area of the brain that is responsible for the normal regulation of these functions? A. Thalamus B. Hypothalamus C. Limbic System D. Hippocampus: Hypothalamus A, B, & D are all part of the limbic system so you can rule that out 9. When a patient is hesitant to participate in treatment you should encour- age?: Bring a support person like a husband 10. Thyroid-Stimulating hormone normal level: 0.5-5.0 Mu/L 11. When T4 and T3 are high and TSH is low what is the diagnosis: HY- PERTHYROIDISM, TSH secretion decreases: TSH LOW à key symptoms HEAT INTOLERANCE 12. Key symptoms of Heat Intolerance: Hyperthyroidism 13. When T4 and T3 are Low and TSH is high what is the diagnosis: (HY- POTHYROIDISM) TSH secretion increased: TSH HIGH à COLD INTERANCE 14. Key symptoms of Cold Intolerance: Hypothyroidism 15. Hyperthyroid can mimic: Mania 16. Hypothyroid can mimic: Depression 17. A patient on depakote complains of RUQ pain and has reddish/brown urine: Hepatoxicity -Check LFTs 18. Signs of Depakote toxicity: Disorientation, confusion, lethargy 19. You suspect depakote toxicity what do you do?: Check -LFT -Ammonia -Depakote Level 20. What herbal supplement can cause hepatoxicity?: Kava Kava