PMHNP exam prep 2025 Questions and Answers

PMHNP exam prep 2025 Questions
and Answers


Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the

windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a

history of having been physically abused by his father, setting fires as a child, treatment for

substance abuse, and arrest for stealing a car. Which of the following personality disorders

might the clinician consider?

Question 1 options:a)




Narcissistic




b)




Paranoid




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,c)




Antisocial




d)




Histrionic - ANSWER✔✔-Antisocial


In a biopsychosocial case formulation, social contributions would be considered to be:

a)




Genetic influences and adverse circumstances of birth




b)




Substance use and medical disorders




c)




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,Cognitive deficits and dysregulation of emotions




d)




Religious/cultural factors and living situations - ANSWER✔✔-Religious/cultural factors and living

situations

Which of the following criteria would preclude the use of brief dynamic therapy?

a)




Adequate ego strengths




b)




Psychological problems in multiple domains




c)




Use of mature defense mechanisms




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, d)




Adequate ability to process information - ANSWER✔✔-Use of mature defense mechanisms


In treatment of the acute phase of mania, the focus is on:a)




Protecting the patient's biopsychosocial safety




b)




Educating the patient about social rhythms theory




c)




Interventions that address impairment of vocational functioning




d)




Interventions for self-management of finance - ANSWER✔✔-Protecting the patient's

biopsychosocial safety


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