MN663 MENTAL HEALTH NEWEST ACTUAL FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/
VERIFIED/GRADED A+.
Second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) are widely used off
label when diazepine or antidepressants do not work? What is
a common side effect of SGA medications and causes
abnormal muscular movements?
Tardive dyskinesia
As you develop the initial treatment plan for a woman with
panic disorder, you should consider prescribing:
citalopram (Celexa)
Based on scientific data collection from the collaborative
Psychiatric Epidemiology Survey (CPES), the prevalence of
anxiety disorder is higher in what population?
Women
The PMH- APRN is faced with an ethical decision regarding a
client's condition to care period which is the priority action?
Refer to the state Department of Mental Health rules and
regulations concerning provisions of the organization
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,The criteria to practice as a PMH- APRN consists of which
essential elements?
Graduate from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE)-accredited program and pass the American Nurses
Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
(psych NP) program
The psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse must
document the implementation of a client's plan. What best
describes this action?
Therapy notes, written scripts, and documentation referrals or
consults
The PMH-APRN asks the client, "How did that feel when you
saw your father hit your mother?" What technique is being
used to gain information?
Exploring feelings
A PMH- APRN is arranging furniture in the new clinical office
and is deciding the correct placement for the office desk.
Which is the best physical location?
Position the desk between the PMH- APRN and the client
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,What is the role of the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC)?
Credentials, both organizations and individuals who advance
nursing
The PMH- APRN becomes aware that their client is taking a
medication from their primary care provider that is interfering
with the PMH- APRN's plan of care. What is the PMH- APRN's
best action?
Request a consult with the client's primary care provider
The PMH- APRN states to the client, "You appear sad. You have
tears in your eyes." What best describes this communication
technique?
Reflect affect
Empathy creates a sense of safety in the relationship between
the PMH-APRN and the client during the treatment process.
Which is the final step of the process?
Client communicates; recognition received
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, Core issues are individualized for clients in mental health
treatment. Which is NOT a core issue with psychiatric mental
health care?
PMH- APRN's perspective and resources
Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and their families
understand that the disease causation is linked directly to
what?
Unknown etiology
Depression
The main reason for primary care appointments
Coordination of care between a schizophrenic clients
psychiatric provider and their General practitioner is essential
in monitoring for glucose dysregulation which disease process
should the general provider be monitoring?
Diabetes
It is important to consider side effects when it comes to
psychiatric medications and comorbid conditions. Which of the
following selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) or
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STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/
VERIFIED/GRADED A+.
Second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) are widely used off
label when diazepine or antidepressants do not work? What is
a common side effect of SGA medications and causes
abnormal muscular movements?
Tardive dyskinesia
As you develop the initial treatment plan for a woman with
panic disorder, you should consider prescribing:
citalopram (Celexa)
Based on scientific data collection from the collaborative
Psychiatric Epidemiology Survey (CPES), the prevalence of
anxiety disorder is higher in what population?
Women
The PMH- APRN is faced with an ethical decision regarding a
client's condition to care period which is the priority action?
Refer to the state Department of Mental Health rules and
regulations concerning provisions of the organization
Page 1 of 88
,The criteria to practice as a PMH- APRN consists of which
essential elements?
Graduate from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE)-accredited program and pass the American Nurses
Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
(psych NP) program
The psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse must
document the implementation of a client's plan. What best
describes this action?
Therapy notes, written scripts, and documentation referrals or
consults
The PMH-APRN asks the client, "How did that feel when you
saw your father hit your mother?" What technique is being
used to gain information?
Exploring feelings
A PMH- APRN is arranging furniture in the new clinical office
and is deciding the correct placement for the office desk.
Which is the best physical location?
Position the desk between the PMH- APRN and the client
Page 2 of 88
,What is the role of the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC)?
Credentials, both organizations and individuals who advance
nursing
The PMH- APRN becomes aware that their client is taking a
medication from their primary care provider that is interfering
with the PMH- APRN's plan of care. What is the PMH- APRN's
best action?
Request a consult with the client's primary care provider
The PMH- APRN states to the client, "You appear sad. You have
tears in your eyes." What best describes this communication
technique?
Reflect affect
Empathy creates a sense of safety in the relationship between
the PMH-APRN and the client during the treatment process.
Which is the final step of the process?
Client communicates; recognition received
Page 3 of 88
, Core issues are individualized for clients in mental health
treatment. Which is NOT a core issue with psychiatric mental
health care?
PMH- APRN's perspective and resources
Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and their families
understand that the disease causation is linked directly to
what?
Unknown etiology
Depression
The main reason for primary care appointments
Coordination of care between a schizophrenic clients
psychiatric provider and their General practitioner is essential
in monitoring for glucose dysregulation which disease process
should the general provider be monitoring?
Diabetes
It is important to consider side effects when it comes to
psychiatric medications and comorbid conditions. Which of the
following selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) or
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