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LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam/LMR
Georgette’s PMHNP Certification PREPARATION/LMR
Georgette’s PMHNP Certification PRACTICE Latest
Questions And Correct Answers(Verified Answers)
Question 1
A PMHNP is assessing a client with major depressive disorder. Which symptom is
most characteristic of depression?
A. Elevated mood
B. Decreased need for sleep
C. Persistent feelings of hopelessness
D. Grandiose thinking
Answer: C
Rationale: Hopelessness is a common symptom of major depressive disorder.
Question 2
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with anxiety disorders?
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Acetylcholine
D. Histamine
Answer: B
Rationale: GABA helps regulate anxiety and calming responses.
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Question 3
A client with schizophrenia reports hearing voices. This symptom is classified as:
A. Negative symptom
B. Cognitive symptom
C. Positive symptom
D. Mood symptom
Answer: C
Rationale: Hallucinations are positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Question 4
Which medication is classified as an SSRI?
A. Sertraline
B. Lithium
C. Haloperidol
D. Valproate
Answer: A
Rationale: Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
Question 5
A client taking lithium reports nausea, diarrhea, and tremors. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Encourage caffeine intake
B. Assess lithium level immediately
C. Administer another dose
D. Restrict fluid intake
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Answer: B
Rationale: These findings may indicate lithium toxicity.
Question 6
Which defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge reality?
A. Projection
B. Rationalization
C. Denial
D. Regression
Answer: C
Rationale: Denial involves blocking awareness of painful realities.
Question 7
A PMHNP is caring for a client experiencing a panic attack. Which intervention is
priority?
A. Encourage group interaction
B. Maintain a calm environment
C. Teach coping skills immediately
D. Discuss past trauma
Answer: B
Rationale: A calm environment helps decrease anxiety during panic attacks.
Question 8
Which finding is most associated with mania?
A. Flat affect
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B. Flight of ideas
C. Social withdrawal
D. Slow speech
Answer: B
Rationale: Flight of ideas is common during manic episodes.
Question 9
A client diagnosed with PTSD reports nightmares and hypervigilance. Which
medication may be prescribed?
A. Prazosin
B. Benztropine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Donepezil
Answer: A
Rationale: Prazosin is commonly used to reduce PTSD-related nightmares.
Question 10
Which statement by a client indicates suicidal ideation requiring immediate
intervention?
A. “I feel sad sometimes.”
B. “Life feels meaningless.”
C. “I have a plan to end my life tonight.”
D. “I prefer to be alone.”
Answer: C
Rationale: A specific suicide plan indicates high risk.
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LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam/LMR
Georgette’s PMHNP Certification PREPARATION/LMR
Georgette’s PMHNP Certification PRACTICE Latest
Questions And Correct Answers(Verified Answers)
Question 1
A PMHNP is assessing a client with major depressive disorder. Which symptom is
most characteristic of depression?
A. Elevated mood
B. Decreased need for sleep
C. Persistent feelings of hopelessness
D. Grandiose thinking
Answer: C
Rationale: Hopelessness is a common symptom of major depressive disorder.
Question 2
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with anxiety disorders?
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Acetylcholine
D. Histamine
Answer: B
Rationale: GABA helps regulate anxiety and calming responses.
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Question 3
A client with schizophrenia reports hearing voices. This symptom is classified as:
A. Negative symptom
B. Cognitive symptom
C. Positive symptom
D. Mood symptom
Answer: C
Rationale: Hallucinations are positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Question 4
Which medication is classified as an SSRI?
A. Sertraline
B. Lithium
C. Haloperidol
D. Valproate
Answer: A
Rationale: Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
Question 5
A client taking lithium reports nausea, diarrhea, and tremors. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Encourage caffeine intake
B. Assess lithium level immediately
C. Administer another dose
D. Restrict fluid intake
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Answer: B
Rationale: These findings may indicate lithium toxicity.
Question 6
Which defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge reality?
A. Projection
B. Rationalization
C. Denial
D. Regression
Answer: C
Rationale: Denial involves blocking awareness of painful realities.
Question 7
A PMHNP is caring for a client experiencing a panic attack. Which intervention is
priority?
A. Encourage group interaction
B. Maintain a calm environment
C. Teach coping skills immediately
D. Discuss past trauma
Answer: B
Rationale: A calm environment helps decrease anxiety during panic attacks.
Question 8
Which finding is most associated with mania?
A. Flat affect
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B. Flight of ideas
C. Social withdrawal
D. Slow speech
Answer: B
Rationale: Flight of ideas is common during manic episodes.
Question 9
A client diagnosed with PTSD reports nightmares and hypervigilance. Which
medication may be prescribed?
A. Prazosin
B. Benztropine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Donepezil
Answer: A
Rationale: Prazosin is commonly used to reduce PTSD-related nightmares.
Question 10
Which statement by a client indicates suicidal ideation requiring immediate
intervention?
A. “I feel sad sometimes.”
B. “Life feels meaningless.”
C. “I have a plan to end my life tonight.”
D. “I prefer to be alone.”
Answer: C
Rationale: A specific suicide plan indicates high risk.
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