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NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam Test Bank
2025/2026 | Walden PMHNP | 200 Verified
Questions & Answers (A+ Guide)
, 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal?
Answer:
Page | 2 B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx
withdrawal s/s
2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP?
Answer:
D) A & B only
3. Flashbacks in which the individual may act and feel as if the trauma were reoccurring
represent which of the following clinical features of PTSD?
Answer:
A) Intrusion
4. Which of the following brain structures is most involved in the formation of new
memories?
Answer:
C) Hippocampus
5. A PMHNP is evaluating a child with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer:
A) ADHD
6. Which lab value should be monitored when prescribing valproic acid?
Answer:
C) LFTs
7. The mechanism of action of SSRIs involves which of the following?
Answer:
A) Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
, 8. Which of the following antipsychotics has the highest risk of metabolic syndrome?
Answer:
C) Olanzapine
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9. Which of the following is a common side effect of methylphenidate?
Answer:
D) Decreased appetite
10. Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in schizophrenia?
Answer:
B) Dopamine
11. Which class of medications is considered first-line for generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD)?
Answer:
A) SSRIs
12. Which mood stabilizer requires close monitoring of renal function?
Answer:
C) Lithium
13. Which lab test is necessary before initiating clozapine?
Answer:
A) CBC with differential
14. What is the primary concern when prescribing MAOIs?
Answer:
B) Hypertensive crisis with tyramine-rich foods
NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam Test Bank
2025/2026 | Walden PMHNP | 200 Verified
Questions & Answers (A+ Guide)
, 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal?
Answer:
Page | 2 B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx
withdrawal s/s
2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP?
Answer:
D) A & B only
3. Flashbacks in which the individual may act and feel as if the trauma were reoccurring
represent which of the following clinical features of PTSD?
Answer:
A) Intrusion
4. Which of the following brain structures is most involved in the formation of new
memories?
Answer:
C) Hippocampus
5. A PMHNP is evaluating a child with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer:
A) ADHD
6. Which lab value should be monitored when prescribing valproic acid?
Answer:
C) LFTs
7. The mechanism of action of SSRIs involves which of the following?
Answer:
A) Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
, 8. Which of the following antipsychotics has the highest risk of metabolic syndrome?
Answer:
C) Olanzapine
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9. Which of the following is a common side effect of methylphenidate?
Answer:
D) Decreased appetite
10. Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in schizophrenia?
Answer:
B) Dopamine
11. Which class of medications is considered first-line for generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD)?
Answer:
A) SSRIs
12. Which mood stabilizer requires close monitoring of renal function?
Answer:
C) Lithium
13. Which lab test is necessary before initiating clozapine?
Answer:
A) CBC with differential
14. What is the primary concern when prescribing MAOIs?
Answer:
B) Hypertensive crisis with tyramine-rich foods
