PMHNP NU 671
Clinical Decision Making in PMH
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following neurotransmitters is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) Acetylcholine
d) GABA
Answer: a) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is often implicated in mood disorders,
particularly depression, due to its role in mood regulation.
2. In the treatment of schizophrenia, second-generation
antipsychotics are preferred over first-generation due to their:
a) Lower cost
b) Greater efficacy
c) Reduced risk of extrapyramidal side effects
d) Enhanced sedative properties
Answer: c) Reduced risk of extrapyramidal side effects
Rationale: Second-generation antipsychotics are preferred
for their lower risk of causing motor side effects.
©2024/2025
, 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the
principle that:
a) Behavior is the only determinant of psychological state
b) Altering thought patterns can influence emotions and
behaviors
c) Medications are superior to psychological interventions
d) Emotional trauma has no lasting impact
Answer: b) Altering thought patterns can influence
emotions and behaviors
Rationale: CBT focuses on changing negative thought
patterns to positively affect behavior and emotions.
4. Which mood stabilizer requires regular monitoring of serum
levels to avoid toxicity?
a) Valproate
b) Lithium
c) Lamotrigine
d) Carbamazepine
Answer: b) Lithium
Rationale: Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range making
regular monitoring necessary to prevent toxicity.
©2024/2025
Clinical Decision Making in PMH
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following neurotransmitters is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) Acetylcholine
d) GABA
Answer: a) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is often implicated in mood disorders,
particularly depression, due to its role in mood regulation.
2. In the treatment of schizophrenia, second-generation
antipsychotics are preferred over first-generation due to their:
a) Lower cost
b) Greater efficacy
c) Reduced risk of extrapyramidal side effects
d) Enhanced sedative properties
Answer: c) Reduced risk of extrapyramidal side effects
Rationale: Second-generation antipsychotics are preferred
for their lower risk of causing motor side effects.
©2024/2025
, 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the
principle that:
a) Behavior is the only determinant of psychological state
b) Altering thought patterns can influence emotions and
behaviors
c) Medications are superior to psychological interventions
d) Emotional trauma has no lasting impact
Answer: b) Altering thought patterns can influence
emotions and behaviors
Rationale: CBT focuses on changing negative thought
patterns to positively affect behavior and emotions.
4. Which mood stabilizer requires regular monitoring of serum
levels to avoid toxicity?
a) Valproate
b) Lithium
c) Lamotrigine
d) Carbamazepine
Answer: b) Lithium
Rationale: Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range making
regular monitoring necessary to prevent toxicity.
©2024/2025
