ANCC Review Questions (PMHNP IQ) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ANCC Review Questions (PMHNP IQ) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A 25-year-old client reports difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and feelings of worthlessness. Which medication class is most appropriate to begin treatment? A. Antipsychotics B. SSRIs C. Benzodiazepines D. Stimulants Which lab test is essential before starting a patient on lithium? A. Hemoglobin A1C B. Liver function tests C. Renal function panel D. Serum glucose A client reports hearing voices that are not there. This is best described as: A. Illusion 2 B. Delusion C. Hallucination D. Obsession The primary goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is to: A. Explore childhood trauma B. Interpret dreams C. Change distorted thinking patterns D. Improve medication compliance Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in schizophrenia? A. Serotonin B. Norepinephrine C. Dopamine D. GABA What is the black box warning for all antidepressants in adolescents? A. Liver failure 3 B. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts C. Cardiac arrhythmias D. Seizure risk Which personality disorder is characterized by unstable relationships, impulsivity, and fear of abandonment? A. Narcissistic personality disorder B. Borderline personality disorder C. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder D. Schizoid personality disorder Informed consent must include all of the following except: A. Risks B. Provider's personal beliefs C. Benefits D. Alternatives Which scale is used to assess for extrapyramidal symptoms? 4 A. HAM-D B. AIMS C. MMSE D. PHQ-9 Which medication requires monitoring for agranulocytosis? A. Clozapine B. Fluoxetine C. Lamotrigine D. Risperidone A patient with bipolar disorder is experiencing