HUMAN CASE STUDY EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
▶ electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Answer: Non chemical therapy that
increases dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine; course typically
consists of 6-12 treatments and involves sedating the patient
▶ MDD (major depressive disorder). Answer: In 2/3 of cases _____ occurs
before a panic attack
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Builds on CBT techniques and Socratic
questioning focusing on the existential goal of purpose and meaning
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Specifically focuses on self growth and self
actualization, Finding meaning in life and it's circumstances
▶ existential therapy. Answer: Targets finding meaning and purpose in life
but is based on accepting reality and making responsible decisions
▶ interpersonal therapy (IPT). Answer: Time-limited therapy that focuses
on the present stressor
▶ DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Answer: Therapy that stresses
emotional regulation, increasing stress tolerance, developing interpersonal
skills, and mindfulness.
▶ parens patriae. Answer: If a patient threatens to commit suicide, what
legal doctrine allows a nurse practitioner to involuntarily admit them
▶ Secondary gain. Answer: Patients with suicidal thoughts usually exhibit
severe hopelessness and believe that through suicide they will experience
_____ gain.
▶ Aripiprazole (Abilify). Answer: Which medication is least likely to cause
sedation while managing symptoms of schizophrenia
,▶ Gag Rule. Answer: Prohibits nurse practitioners in a managed-care plan
I'm discussing alternative treatment options not covered by the insurance
plan
▶ Whether a mood stabilizing agent is prescribed (or antipsychotic).
Answer: Most important consideration when prescribing an antidepressant
to IND with known bipolar disorder
▶ Metasynthesis. Answer: Type of systematic review that analyzes a
collection of qualitative studies
▶ meta-analysis. Answer: Type of systematic review that analyzes a
collection of quantitative studies
▶ solution-focused therapy. Answer: Type of family therapy that uses
miracle questioning, scaling, and exception-finding questions
▶ solution-focused therapy. Answer: Therapy based on the effective
resolution of problems using personal resources and strengths
▶ structural family therapy. Answer: Therapy focused on providing a
structural change in family dynamics to manage problems more effectively
▶ Family systems therapy. Answer: Therapy designed to increase each
member of the family's awareness of each other's role
▶ strategic family therapy. Answer: Therapy that views symptoms as
metaphors and teaches the family new ways to behave to reduce problem
behaviors
▶ True. Answer: T/F impaired memory is a symptom of discontinuation
syndrome, along with flu-like symptoms, fatigue, lethargy, myalgia,
decreased concentration, N/V, parenthesis, irritability, anxiety, insomnia,
crying, dizziness, vertigo
▶Niacin. Answer: Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics
psychiatric symptoms
, ▶ Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Answer: Deficiency associated with chronic
alcohol abuse
▶ Birth to age 2. Answer: Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age
range
▶ Managed Care Organization (MCO). Answer: System where the insurer
is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare
▶ 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day. Answer: 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose
of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and recommended
therapeutic dose for adolescence
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: What type of family therapy use a
structural mapping or genograms as a treatment intervention
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: 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.
▶ case management. Answer: Involves coordinating care across treatment
settings to ensure quality outcomes
▶ Normalcy; crazy. Answer: Example of mental health promotion is:
validating _______ of feelings and ensuring patients they are not _______.
▶ Special interest group. Answer: Collection of individuals who coordinate
lobbying efforts Around a common interest and seek to influence policy
makers
▶ Legislative assistant. Answer: Employee of a senator or representative
Who keeps the legislator informed, meets with constituents, And drafts
reports
▶ caucus (congressional). Answer: A group of members of Congress or a
political party created to support a defined political ideology
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
▶ electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Answer: Non chemical therapy that
increases dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine; course typically
consists of 6-12 treatments and involves sedating the patient
▶ MDD (major depressive disorder). Answer: In 2/3 of cases _____ occurs
before a panic attack
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Builds on CBT techniques and Socratic
questioning focusing on the existential goal of purpose and meaning
▶ humanistic therapy. Answer: Specifically focuses on self growth and self
actualization, Finding meaning in life and it's circumstances
▶ existential therapy. Answer: Targets finding meaning and purpose in life
but is based on accepting reality and making responsible decisions
▶ interpersonal therapy (IPT). Answer: Time-limited therapy that focuses
on the present stressor
▶ DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Answer: Therapy that stresses
emotional regulation, increasing stress tolerance, developing interpersonal
skills, and mindfulness.
▶ parens patriae. Answer: If a patient threatens to commit suicide, what
legal doctrine allows a nurse practitioner to involuntarily admit them
▶ Secondary gain. Answer: Patients with suicidal thoughts usually exhibit
severe hopelessness and believe that through suicide they will experience
_____ gain.
▶ Aripiprazole (Abilify). Answer: Which medication is least likely to cause
sedation while managing symptoms of schizophrenia
,▶ Gag Rule. Answer: Prohibits nurse practitioners in a managed-care plan
I'm discussing alternative treatment options not covered by the insurance
plan
▶ Whether a mood stabilizing agent is prescribed (or antipsychotic).
Answer: Most important consideration when prescribing an antidepressant
to IND with known bipolar disorder
▶ Metasynthesis. Answer: Type of systematic review that analyzes a
collection of qualitative studies
▶ meta-analysis. Answer: Type of systematic review that analyzes a
collection of quantitative studies
▶ solution-focused therapy. Answer: Type of family therapy that uses
miracle questioning, scaling, and exception-finding questions
▶ solution-focused therapy. Answer: Therapy based on the effective
resolution of problems using personal resources and strengths
▶ structural family therapy. Answer: Therapy focused on providing a
structural change in family dynamics to manage problems more effectively
▶ Family systems therapy. Answer: Therapy designed to increase each
member of the family's awareness of each other's role
▶ strategic family therapy. Answer: Therapy that views symptoms as
metaphors and teaches the family new ways to behave to reduce problem
behaviors
▶ True. Answer: T/F impaired memory is a symptom of discontinuation
syndrome, along with flu-like symptoms, fatigue, lethargy, myalgia,
decreased concentration, N/V, parenthesis, irritability, anxiety, insomnia,
crying, dizziness, vertigo
▶Niacin. Answer: Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics
psychiatric symptoms
, ▶ Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Answer: Deficiency associated with chronic
alcohol abuse
▶ Birth to age 2. Answer: Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age
range
▶ Managed Care Organization (MCO). Answer: System where the insurer
is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare
▶ 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day. Answer: 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose
of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and recommended
therapeutic dose for adolescence
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: What type of family therapy use a
structural mapping or genograms as a treatment intervention
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: 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.
▶ case management. Answer: Involves coordinating care across treatment
settings to ensure quality outcomes
▶ Normalcy; crazy. Answer: Example of mental health promotion is:
validating _______ of feelings and ensuring patients they are not _______.
▶ Special interest group. Answer: Collection of individuals who coordinate
lobbying efforts Around a common interest and seek to influence policy
makers
▶ Legislative assistant. Answer: Employee of a senator or representative
Who keeps the legislator informed, meets with constituents, And drafts
reports
▶ caucus (congressional). Answer: A group of members of Congress or a
political party created to support a defined political ideology
