LMR PMHNP REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED PASS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST VERSION
2025
What defines Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? - ANSWER-Excessive
worry or anxiety about events or activities occurring more days than not for at
least 6 months.
What are pharmacological treatments for GAD? - ANSWER-SSRIs like
Escitalopram and Paroxetine, Buspirone, and Benzodiazepines like Alprazolam
and Clonazepam.
What is a panic attack? - ANSWER-An abrupt surge of intense fear or
discomfort that peaks within minutes, accompanied by various psychological
and physical symptoms.
What are common symptoms of a panic attack? - ANSWER-Rapid heart rate,
sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, hot flashes, lightheadedness, sense of
impending doom, chills, nausea, abdominal pain, chest pain, headache,
numbness, or tingling.
What are pharmacological treatments for panic attacks? - ANSWER-Beta-
blockers like Propranolol, Benzodiazepines like Lorazepam, and Hydroxyzine.
What is panic disorder? - ANSWER-A diagnosis for individuals experiencing
recurrent unexpected panic attacks.
,What are treatments for panic disorder? - ANSWER-SSRIs like Fluoxetine,
Paroxetine, and Sertraline, and the SNRI Venlafaxine.
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)? - ANSWER-A
childhood depressive disorder diagnosed in children older than 6 but younger
than 18, characterized by chronic mood dysregulation and temper outbursts.
What are the criteria for hospitalization in anorexia nervosa? - ANSWER-BMI
less than 15, weight loss exceeding 25% of total body weight in 3 months,
severe dehydration, infection, low heart rate, anemia, low body temperature,
vomiting blood, or low potassium levels.
What are hypnopompic hallucinations? - ANSWER-Hallucinations that occur
upon waking, during the transition from sleep to wakefulness.
What is a delusion? - ANSWER-A false belief firmly maintained despite
evidence to the contrary.
What should you do with a delusional patient? - ANSWER-Do not challenge or
reorient them; take all threats seriously and notify the appropriate authorities.
What is the focus of a Mental Status Examination (MSE)? - ANSWER-To
assess various aspects of a patient's mental functioning, including thought
processes, content, insight, and judgment.
What does the thought process assessment evaluate? - ANSWER-The
organization of the patient's thoughts, determining if they are logical, coherent,
and goal-oriented.
,What is insight in the context of mental health? - ANSWER-The patient's
awareness and understanding of their own mental health symptoms and
conditions.
How is judgment assessed in a mental health evaluation? - ANSWER-Through
questions or hypothetical scenarios that gauge the patient's decision-making
abilities.
What is the purpose of the Clock Drawing Test (CDT)? - ANSWER-To screen
for neurological problems and assess executive function and cognitive
dysfunction.
What does the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) evaluate? -
ANSWER-Cognitive impairment and changes over time, including orientation,
attention, and memory.
What is stereognosis testing? - ANSWER-A neurological assessment to
evaluate a person's ability to recognize objects by touch alone.
What is the MTHFR gene mutation? - ANSWER-Variations in the MTHFR
gene that affect folate metabolism and can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
What dietary changes can help manage MTHFR gene mutation effects? -
ANSWER-Increase intake of folate-rich foods, consider methylfolate
supplementation, and possibly take vitamin B12 supplements.
What is the role of dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway? - ANSWER-
Hyperactivity of dopamine in this pathway mediates positive psychotic
symptoms.
, What is the significance of constructional apraxia? - ANSWER-It indicates
difficulty in building or drawing objects, often associated with parietal lobe
damage or Alzheimer's disease.
What mediates positive psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia? - ANSWER-
Hyperactivity of dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway.
What characterizes binge eating disorder? - ANSWER-Recurrent episodes of
eating large quantities of food in a short period, often with a sense of loss of
control.
What is FDA approved for binge eating disorder? - ANSWER-
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse).
What is acute stress disorder? - ANSWER-A psychiatric diagnosis occurring
within 4 weeks of a traumatic event, characterized by anxiety, insomnia, and
avoidance behaviors
What are the hallmark symptoms of PTSD? - ANSWER-Intrusive re-
experiencing of trauma, increased arousal, and avoidance of trauma-related
stimuli
What is the pharmacological management for PTSD? - ANSWER-SSRIs like
Sertraline and Paroxetine, and Prazosin for nightmares
What is OCD characterized by? - ANSWER-Anxiety-provoking obsessions
and/or compulsions that reduce subjective anxiety
What antidepressants are FDA approved for treating OCD? - ANSWER-
Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED PASS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST VERSION
2025
What defines Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? - ANSWER-Excessive
worry or anxiety about events or activities occurring more days than not for at
least 6 months.
What are pharmacological treatments for GAD? - ANSWER-SSRIs like
Escitalopram and Paroxetine, Buspirone, and Benzodiazepines like Alprazolam
and Clonazepam.
What is a panic attack? - ANSWER-An abrupt surge of intense fear or
discomfort that peaks within minutes, accompanied by various psychological
and physical symptoms.
What are common symptoms of a panic attack? - ANSWER-Rapid heart rate,
sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, hot flashes, lightheadedness, sense of
impending doom, chills, nausea, abdominal pain, chest pain, headache,
numbness, or tingling.
What are pharmacological treatments for panic attacks? - ANSWER-Beta-
blockers like Propranolol, Benzodiazepines like Lorazepam, and Hydroxyzine.
What is panic disorder? - ANSWER-A diagnosis for individuals experiencing
recurrent unexpected panic attacks.
,What are treatments for panic disorder? - ANSWER-SSRIs like Fluoxetine,
Paroxetine, and Sertraline, and the SNRI Venlafaxine.
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)? - ANSWER-A
childhood depressive disorder diagnosed in children older than 6 but younger
than 18, characterized by chronic mood dysregulation and temper outbursts.
What are the criteria for hospitalization in anorexia nervosa? - ANSWER-BMI
less than 15, weight loss exceeding 25% of total body weight in 3 months,
severe dehydration, infection, low heart rate, anemia, low body temperature,
vomiting blood, or low potassium levels.
What are hypnopompic hallucinations? - ANSWER-Hallucinations that occur
upon waking, during the transition from sleep to wakefulness.
What is a delusion? - ANSWER-A false belief firmly maintained despite
evidence to the contrary.
What should you do with a delusional patient? - ANSWER-Do not challenge or
reorient them; take all threats seriously and notify the appropriate authorities.
What is the focus of a Mental Status Examination (MSE)? - ANSWER-To
assess various aspects of a patient's mental functioning, including thought
processes, content, insight, and judgment.
What does the thought process assessment evaluate? - ANSWER-The
organization of the patient's thoughts, determining if they are logical, coherent,
and goal-oriented.
,What is insight in the context of mental health? - ANSWER-The patient's
awareness and understanding of their own mental health symptoms and
conditions.
How is judgment assessed in a mental health evaluation? - ANSWER-Through
questions or hypothetical scenarios that gauge the patient's decision-making
abilities.
What is the purpose of the Clock Drawing Test (CDT)? - ANSWER-To screen
for neurological problems and assess executive function and cognitive
dysfunction.
What does the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) evaluate? -
ANSWER-Cognitive impairment and changes over time, including orientation,
attention, and memory.
What is stereognosis testing? - ANSWER-A neurological assessment to
evaluate a person's ability to recognize objects by touch alone.
What is the MTHFR gene mutation? - ANSWER-Variations in the MTHFR
gene that affect folate metabolism and can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
What dietary changes can help manage MTHFR gene mutation effects? -
ANSWER-Increase intake of folate-rich foods, consider methylfolate
supplementation, and possibly take vitamin B12 supplements.
What is the role of dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway? - ANSWER-
Hyperactivity of dopamine in this pathway mediates positive psychotic
symptoms.
, What is the significance of constructional apraxia? - ANSWER-It indicates
difficulty in building or drawing objects, often associated with parietal lobe
damage or Alzheimer's disease.
What mediates positive psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia? - ANSWER-
Hyperactivity of dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway.
What characterizes binge eating disorder? - ANSWER-Recurrent episodes of
eating large quantities of food in a short period, often with a sense of loss of
control.
What is FDA approved for binge eating disorder? - ANSWER-
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse).
What is acute stress disorder? - ANSWER-A psychiatric diagnosis occurring
within 4 weeks of a traumatic event, characterized by anxiety, insomnia, and
avoidance behaviors
What are the hallmark symptoms of PTSD? - ANSWER-Intrusive re-
experiencing of trauma, increased arousal, and avoidance of trauma-related
stimuli
What is the pharmacological management for PTSD? - ANSWER-SSRIs like
Sertraline and Paroxetine, and Prazosin for nightmares
What is OCD characterized by? - ANSWER-Anxiety-provoking obsessions
and/or compulsions that reduce subjective anxiety
What antidepressants are FDA approved for treating OCD? - ANSWER-
Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline
