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2025 (GrAdEd A+ 100% VErifiEd AnswErs)
Which antimicrobial treatment is considered first line in treating a 35-year-old male
diagnosed with nongonococcal urethritis?
A - Ampicillin
B - Doxycycline
C - Nitrofurantoin
D - Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole - ANSWER-Doxycycline
Which of the following would be an expected exam finding in a patient with anorexia nervosa?
A - BMI of 20
B - Hirsutism
C - Elevated heart rate
D - Amenorrhea - ANSWER-Amenorrhea
Tim, age 24, receives a prescription for lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which
of the following medications on his medication list would prompt warning about a potential
risk for increased adverse effects?
A - Ibuprofen (Advil)
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, B - Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C - Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
D - Metformin (Glucophage) - ANSWER-Ibuprofen (Advil)
Which condition is a contraindication to prescribing lithium?
A - Renal insufficiency
B - Hepatitis
C - A concurrent prescription for Tegretol
D - None of these - ANSWER-Renal Insufficiency
In a therapeutic milieu, the primary action of the PMHNP when helping patients to develop
effective interpersonal skills is:
A - to facilitate change.
B - establishing consequences.
C - to manage change.
D - role modeling. - ANSWER-role modeling
Which of the following is the best example of a conscience clause?
A - A pharmacist may refuse to fill a prescription for emergency contraception.
B - State law requires parental consent for minors seeking abortion services.
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, C - Clinicians are required to report violent injuries (such as gunshot wound) regardless of
confidentiality.
D - A confidentiality agreement between the patient and clinician. - ANSWER-A pharmacist
may refuse to fill a prescription for emergency contraception.
The PMHNP is contacted by a long-time close friend seeking mental health evaluation and
treatment. What is the PMHNP's best response in this situation?
A - I will treat you, but because we are friends, someone else must sit in on the sessions.
B - Because we know each other, I think I could help you out more quickly than someone who
does not know you yet.
C - Your friendship means a great deal to me, but I don't feel comfortable treating you. I will
refer you to a colleague
who can see you as a patient.
D - The laws are strict about treating friends. I would be breaking the law if I saw you as a
patient. - ANSWER-Your friendship means a great deal to me, but I don't feel comfortable
treating you. I will refer you to a colleague
Family systems theory is based on:
A - the idea that one cannot understand any family member without understanding how
family members operate as a whole (system).
B - the concept that each family member should be understood as an individual in order to
understand that person's place in the family.
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, C - the premise that each person has a responsibility for self-actualization apart from other
family members.
D - the idea that each family unit has an identity apart from extended family members. -
ANSWER-the idea that one cannot understand any family member without understanding how
family members operate as a whole (system).
Which of the following people developed cognitive behavior psychotherapy?
A - Donald Meichenbaum
B - Aaron Beck
C - David Barlowe
D - Joseph Wolpe - ANSWER-Aaron Beck
The PMHNP collects a thorough history for a 50-year-old patient who reports daily use of
nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for chronic pain. What should the
PMHNP should advise the patient?
A - If you have to continue to use this medication, we may consider starting something to
protect against Gl risk.
B - Over time, this medication may reduce your blood pressure, which could be very
beneficial.
C - You must abstain from drinking alcohol while on these medications.
D - These medications have a benefit of keeping you from being at risk for stroke and heart
attack. - ANSWER-If you have to continue to use this medication, we may consider starting
something to protect against Gl risk.
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2025 (GrAdEd A+ 100% VErifiEd AnswErs)
Which antimicrobial treatment is considered first line in treating a 35-year-old male
diagnosed with nongonococcal urethritis?
A - Ampicillin
B - Doxycycline
C - Nitrofurantoin
D - Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole - ANSWER-Doxycycline
Which of the following would be an expected exam finding in a patient with anorexia nervosa?
A - BMI of 20
B - Hirsutism
C - Elevated heart rate
D - Amenorrhea - ANSWER-Amenorrhea
Tim, age 24, receives a prescription for lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which
of the following medications on his medication list would prompt warning about a potential
risk for increased adverse effects?
A - Ibuprofen (Advil)
1
, B - Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C - Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
D - Metformin (Glucophage) - ANSWER-Ibuprofen (Advil)
Which condition is a contraindication to prescribing lithium?
A - Renal insufficiency
B - Hepatitis
C - A concurrent prescription for Tegretol
D - None of these - ANSWER-Renal Insufficiency
In a therapeutic milieu, the primary action of the PMHNP when helping patients to develop
effective interpersonal skills is:
A - to facilitate change.
B - establishing consequences.
C - to manage change.
D - role modeling. - ANSWER-role modeling
Which of the following is the best example of a conscience clause?
A - A pharmacist may refuse to fill a prescription for emergency contraception.
B - State law requires parental consent for minors seeking abortion services.
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, C - Clinicians are required to report violent injuries (such as gunshot wound) regardless of
confidentiality.
D - A confidentiality agreement between the patient and clinician. - ANSWER-A pharmacist
may refuse to fill a prescription for emergency contraception.
The PMHNP is contacted by a long-time close friend seeking mental health evaluation and
treatment. What is the PMHNP's best response in this situation?
A - I will treat you, but because we are friends, someone else must sit in on the sessions.
B - Because we know each other, I think I could help you out more quickly than someone who
does not know you yet.
C - Your friendship means a great deal to me, but I don't feel comfortable treating you. I will
refer you to a colleague
who can see you as a patient.
D - The laws are strict about treating friends. I would be breaking the law if I saw you as a
patient. - ANSWER-Your friendship means a great deal to me, but I don't feel comfortable
treating you. I will refer you to a colleague
Family systems theory is based on:
A - the idea that one cannot understand any family member without understanding how
family members operate as a whole (system).
B - the concept that each family member should be understood as an individual in order to
understand that person's place in the family.
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, C - the premise that each person has a responsibility for self-actualization apart from other
family members.
D - the idea that each family unit has an identity apart from extended family members. -
ANSWER-the idea that one cannot understand any family member without understanding how
family members operate as a whole (system).
Which of the following people developed cognitive behavior psychotherapy?
A - Donald Meichenbaum
B - Aaron Beck
C - David Barlowe
D - Joseph Wolpe - ANSWER-Aaron Beck
The PMHNP collects a thorough history for a 50-year-old patient who reports daily use of
nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for chronic pain. What should the
PMHNP should advise the patient?
A - If you have to continue to use this medication, we may consider starting something to
protect against Gl risk.
B - Over time, this medication may reduce your blood pressure, which could be very
beneficial.
C - You must abstain from drinking alcohol while on these medications.
D - These medications have a benefit of keeping you from being at risk for stroke and heart
attack. - ANSWER-If you have to continue to use this medication, we may consider starting
something to protect against Gl risk.
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