PMHNP ANCC Exam Questions and Correct
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Medications that can induce depression
beta blockers, steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some antivirals,
and antineoplasmics.
Medications that can induce mania
Steroids, Isoniazid, antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and
Antabuse.
Medigap Insurance Policies
Private insurance policies purchased by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical
expenses not paid for by Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Plan
Formerly Medicare + Choice, this created regional Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and
gave Medicare enrollees the option of enrolling in private insurance plans.
Medicare + Choice
Was a part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 that significantly increase the number of
managed care insurance plans available to recipients. This was replaced with the Medicare
Advantage Plan in 200.
List of the Second Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics (9)
Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda (lurasidone), ziprasidone, Risperdal
(risperidone), Invega Sustenna (palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine),
Saphris (asenapine),
List of First Generation (typical) Antipsychotics (10)
,Haldol (haloperidol), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane (thiothixene), Thorazine (chlorpromazine),
Loxitane (loxapine), Mellaril (thioridazine), Trilafon (perphenazine), Orap (pimozide), Solian
amisulpride), Stellazine (trifluoperazine)
List the 6 common benzodiazepines in order from shortest to longest half-life
Xanax (alprazolam): 6-10 hrs
Serax (oxazepam): 8 hrs
Ativan (lorazepam): 12-18 hrs
Klonopin (clonazepam): 30-40 hrs
Valium (diazepam): 100 hrs
Librium (chlordiazepoxide): 36-200 hrs
List of SNRIs (6)
Cymbalta (duloxetine), Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), Effexor (venlafaxine), Fetzima
(levomilnacipran), Savella (milnacipran), Strattera (atomoxetine)
Action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
They target serotonin, norepinephrine, and histamine-1 receptors
List the Tricyclic Antidepressants (9)
Pamelor (nortriptyline), Elavil (amitriptyline), amoxapine (no branded), Anafranil
(clomipramine), Norpramin (desipramine), Tofranil (imipramine), Vivactil (protriptyline),
Sinequan/Silenor (doxepin), Surmontil (trimipramine)
FINISH acronym for SSRI withdrawal
Flu-like symptoms
Irritability
Nausea
Imbalance/instability/incoordination/dizzy (motor)
Sensory disturbances
Headache, hyperarousal (anxiety/agitation)
, Descriptive Vividness
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
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 Conectedness
Any theory developed from the study is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the
data, and in accord with other available knowledge.
Analytical Precision
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
An MAOI that patients with atypical depression respond particularly well to.
Atomoxetine
A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment of ADHD.
Loxapine
A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant properties. Its active metabolite is
amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant.
Answers 2025 Update
Medications that can induce depression
beta blockers, steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some antivirals,
and antineoplasmics.
Medications that can induce mania
Steroids, Isoniazid, antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and
Antabuse.
Medigap Insurance Policies
Private insurance policies purchased by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical
expenses not paid for by Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Plan
Formerly Medicare + Choice, this created regional Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and
gave Medicare enrollees the option of enrolling in private insurance plans.
Medicare + Choice
Was a part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 that significantly increase the number of
managed care insurance plans available to recipients. This was replaced with the Medicare
Advantage Plan in 200.
List of the Second Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics (9)
Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda (lurasidone), ziprasidone, Risperdal
(risperidone), Invega Sustenna (palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine),
Saphris (asenapine),
List of First Generation (typical) Antipsychotics (10)
,Haldol (haloperidol), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane (thiothixene), Thorazine (chlorpromazine),
Loxitane (loxapine), Mellaril (thioridazine), Trilafon (perphenazine), Orap (pimozide), Solian
amisulpride), Stellazine (trifluoperazine)
List the 6 common benzodiazepines in order from shortest to longest half-life
Xanax (alprazolam): 6-10 hrs
Serax (oxazepam): 8 hrs
Ativan (lorazepam): 12-18 hrs
Klonopin (clonazepam): 30-40 hrs
Valium (diazepam): 100 hrs
Librium (chlordiazepoxide): 36-200 hrs
List of SNRIs (6)
Cymbalta (duloxetine), Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), Effexor (venlafaxine), Fetzima
(levomilnacipran), Savella (milnacipran), Strattera (atomoxetine)
Action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
They target serotonin, norepinephrine, and histamine-1 receptors
List the Tricyclic Antidepressants (9)
Pamelor (nortriptyline), Elavil (amitriptyline), amoxapine (no branded), Anafranil
(clomipramine), Norpramin (desipramine), Tofranil (imipramine), Vivactil (protriptyline),
Sinequan/Silenor (doxepin), Surmontil (trimipramine)
FINISH acronym for SSRI withdrawal
Flu-like symptoms
Irritability
Nausea
Imbalance/instability/incoordination/dizzy (motor)
Sensory disturbances
Headache, hyperarousal (anxiety/agitation)
, Descriptive Vividness
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
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 Conectedness
Any theory developed from the study is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the
data, and in accord with other available knowledge.
Analytical Precision
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
An MAOI that patients with atypical depression respond particularly well to.
Atomoxetine
A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment of ADHD.
Loxapine
A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant properties. Its active metabolite is
amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant.
