ANCC PMHNP certification exam Top-Rated
Exam Review | Updated 2025–2026
Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics psychiatric symptoms - correct answer -Niacin
Deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse - correct answer -Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age range - correct answer -Birth to age 2
System where the insurer is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare - correct
answer -Managed Care Organization (MCO)
2 part Q: Recommended starting dose of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17;
and recommended therapeutic dose for adolescence - correct answer -0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day
What type of family therapy use a structural mapping or genograms as a treatment intervention
- correct answer -Structural family therapy
Emphasizes how, when, and to whom family members relate in order to understand and change
family structure; goal is to produce structural change in family organization; uses genograms to
illustrate Relationships using symbols for overinvolvement, conflict, and coalitions. - correct
answer -Structural family therapy
Involves coordinating care across treatment settings to ensure quality outcomes - correct
answer -case management
Example of mental health promotion is: validating _______ of feelings and ensuring patients
they are not _______. - correct answer -Normalcy; crazy
, Collection of individuals who coordinate lobbying efforts Around a common interest and seek to
influence policy makers - correct answer -Special interest group
Employee of a senator or representative Who keeps the legislator informed, meets with
constituents, And drafts reports - correct answer -Legislative assistant
A group of members of Congress or a political party created to support a defined political
ideology - correct answer -caucus (congressional)
When unpaid individuals contact their legislators to influence policy - correct answer -
grassroots lobbying
The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). What scores indicate mild anxiety? -
correct answer -14-17
The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). What scores indicate mild anxiety? -
correct answer -18-24
The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). What scores indicate severe anxiety? -
correct answer -25-30
Piaget's stages of cognitive development when children develop object permanence (things
exist even when they cannot be seen). - correct answer -sensorimotor stage (birth-2 years)
Piaget's stages of cognitive development when children tend to be egocentric, think concretely,
and develop language and thinking. - correct answer -preoperational stage (2-5 years)
Exam Review | Updated 2025–2026
Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics psychiatric symptoms - correct answer -Niacin
Deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse - correct answer -Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age range - correct answer -Birth to age 2
System where the insurer is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare - correct
answer -Managed Care Organization (MCO)
2 part Q: Recommended starting dose of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17;
and recommended therapeutic dose for adolescence - correct answer -0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day
What type of family therapy use a structural mapping or genograms as a treatment intervention
- correct answer -Structural family therapy
Emphasizes how, when, and to whom family members relate in order to understand and change
family structure; goal is to produce structural change in family organization; uses genograms to
illustrate Relationships using symbols for overinvolvement, conflict, and coalitions. - correct
answer -Structural family therapy
Involves coordinating care across treatment settings to ensure quality outcomes - correct
answer -case management
Example of mental health promotion is: validating _______ of feelings and ensuring patients
they are not _______. - correct answer -Normalcy; crazy
, Collection of individuals who coordinate lobbying efforts Around a common interest and seek to
influence policy makers - correct answer -Special interest group
Employee of a senator or representative Who keeps the legislator informed, meets with
constituents, And drafts reports - correct answer -Legislative assistant
A group of members of Congress or a political party created to support a defined political
ideology - correct answer -caucus (congressional)
When unpaid individuals contact their legislators to influence policy - correct answer -
grassroots lobbying
The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). What scores indicate mild anxiety? -
correct answer -14-17
The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). What scores indicate mild anxiety? -
correct answer -18-24
The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). What scores indicate severe anxiety? -
correct answer -25-30
Piaget's stages of cognitive development when children develop object permanence (things
exist even when they cannot be seen). - correct answer -sensorimotor stage (birth-2 years)
Piaget's stages of cognitive development when children tend to be egocentric, think concretely,
and develop language and thinking. - correct answer -preoperational stage (2-5 years)
