NU665C/ NU 665C Exam Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Clinical Competency Assessment || Questions and Answers | GRADED A+ || Latest Updated 2025/2026.

NU 665C Exam Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) Clinical Competency Assessment ||
Questions and Answers | GRADED A+ || Latest Updated
2025/2026.


What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER

Cravings for alcohol

Continued use despite consequences

Drinking larger amounts or for longer than intended

Failed attempts to cut down

Neglect of responsibilities



What are the symptoms of alcohol intoxication? -CORRECTANSWER Slurred speech

Incoordination

Unsteady gait

Nystagmus

Impaired attention or memory

Stupor or coma (in severe cases)



What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? -CORRECTANSWER Tremors (6-12

hours after last drink)

Anxiety, agitation

Tachycardia, hypertension

, Insomnia

Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)

Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion, autonomic instability (48-72 hours after last

drink)




What is delirium tremens (DTs), and when does it occur? -CORRECTANSWER A severe

alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity

(tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after last drink.



What is the first-line treatment for acute alcohol withdrawal? -CORRECTANSWER

Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) to prevent seizures and DTs.



What medications are FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER

Naltrexone - Blocks opioid receptors, reduces cravings

Acamprosate - Modulates glutamate, reduces cravings

Disulfiram - Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing an aversive reaction if alcohol is

consumed




What are common screening tools for alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER