,PRACTICE QUESTIONS PMHNP EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!
what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them
to draw a larger conclusion? - ANSWER systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? -
ANSWER B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment.
diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he
states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of
E.P.S is suspected? - ANSWER akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for beneficiaries? - ANSWER part c
the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain except one. cerebral cortex,
brainstem, limbic system, or hypothalamus - ANSWER brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of morphogenesis? - ANSWER a
family's tendency to adapt to change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft? -
ANSWER an active re-uptake process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of anhedonia, depressed
mood, & vasomotor symptoms. what medication effectively treats both vasomotor
symptoms and depression? - ANSWER desvenlafaxine/pristiq
it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of success? - ANSWER
narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? - ANSWER anyone over the age of 60 who has
had chickenpox
, some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to refer to all of the
following except which one? nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwife, mid-level
providers, or nurse practitioners - ANSWER mid-level providers
for an act to be considered criminal, it must have 2 components: actus reus & mens rea.
what is actus reus? - ANSWER voluntary conduct
which complementary & alternative medicine technique is based on manipulating the
flow of energy throughout the body? - ANSWER acupuncture
who authored the report crossing the quality chasm, which emphasized the need for
inter professional collaboration in order to improve the quality of health care? -
ANSWER institute of medicine
is a durable power of attorney limited to terminal illness only? - ANSWER no
what term describes a system where the insurer is not only the payer but also the
provider of care? - ANSWER managed care
what term best describes a public agency that uses its bargaining power to negotiate
competitive prices for health insurance from the private insurance market? - ANSWER
health alliance
freud would argue that adults who use 'biting' sarcasm as a defense mechanism are
fixated in which psychosexual stage of development? - ANSWER oral
what term is used to describe patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation but who
do not wish to die? - ANSWER parasuicide
what most accurately describes an individual with avoidant personality disorder? -
ANSWER these patients are timid and easily wounded by criticism from others
what are 3 reasons for homelessness? - ANSWER mental illness, poverty, &
inadequate public assistance
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice partnership initiative? -
ANSWER to limit patients' choice of which health care provider they can see for
treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what areas? - ANSWER
policy, practice inquiry, and technology and information literacy
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!
what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them
to draw a larger conclusion? - ANSWER systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? -
ANSWER B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment.
diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he
states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of
E.P.S is suspected? - ANSWER akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for beneficiaries? - ANSWER part c
the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain except one. cerebral cortex,
brainstem, limbic system, or hypothalamus - ANSWER brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of morphogenesis? - ANSWER a
family's tendency to adapt to change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft? -
ANSWER an active re-uptake process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of anhedonia, depressed
mood, & vasomotor symptoms. what medication effectively treats both vasomotor
symptoms and depression? - ANSWER desvenlafaxine/pristiq
it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of success? - ANSWER
narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? - ANSWER anyone over the age of 60 who has
had chickenpox
, some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to refer to all of the
following except which one? nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwife, mid-level
providers, or nurse practitioners - ANSWER mid-level providers
for an act to be considered criminal, it must have 2 components: actus reus & mens rea.
what is actus reus? - ANSWER voluntary conduct
which complementary & alternative medicine technique is based on manipulating the
flow of energy throughout the body? - ANSWER acupuncture
who authored the report crossing the quality chasm, which emphasized the need for
inter professional collaboration in order to improve the quality of health care? -
ANSWER institute of medicine
is a durable power of attorney limited to terminal illness only? - ANSWER no
what term describes a system where the insurer is not only the payer but also the
provider of care? - ANSWER managed care
what term best describes a public agency that uses its bargaining power to negotiate
competitive prices for health insurance from the private insurance market? - ANSWER
health alliance
freud would argue that adults who use 'biting' sarcasm as a defense mechanism are
fixated in which psychosexual stage of development? - ANSWER oral
what term is used to describe patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation but who
do not wish to die? - ANSWER parasuicide
what most accurately describes an individual with avoidant personality disorder? -
ANSWER these patients are timid and easily wounded by criticism from others
what are 3 reasons for homelessness? - ANSWER mental illness, poverty, &
inadequate public assistance
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice partnership initiative? -
ANSWER to limit patients' choice of which health care provider they can see for
treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what areas? - ANSWER
policy, practice inquiry, and technology and information literacy
