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1.In assessing a pt risks for binge drinking,
which of the following statements is not
accurate?
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a. Binge drinking is higher in urban, densely
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populated areas than rural, sparsely populated
areas
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b. Caucasians have a higher rate of binge
drinking than African-Americans or Hispanics
c. Binge alcohol use rates are similar across
different levels of education
d. Men are much more likely than women to be
binge drinkers Ans: Rationale: There is little
variation seen in binge drinking and heavy
alcohol use rates by population
density. There are regional differences in alcohol
use, but not specifically binge drinking rates,
with the
, 2
highest alcohol use in western states and lowest
use in southern states.
2.A psychiatric and mental health NP treating a
32 year old woman after hospitalization for
postpartum psychosis after the birth of her first
child needs to consider which as the most
important risk
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factor when monitoring her response to
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treatment?
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a. Data suggest that an episode of postpartum
psychosis is essentially an episode of a mood
disorder, and is usually an indicator of bipolar
disorder.
b. Incidence of postpartum psychosis is about 1-
2 per 1,000 childbirths and 50-60% OF AFFECTED
WOMEN HAVE JUST had their first child
c. Subsequent pregnancies are associated with
increased risk of another episode, as high as 50%
d. As many as 2/3 of patients have a second
episode of an underlying affective disorder
during the
, 3
year after the baby's birth Ans: Rationale: After
the initial resolution of psychosis, subsequent
monitoring for sx of bipolar disorder vs
depressive disorder is essential. Risk for bipolar
disorder and sx relapse poses greater risk than
major
depressive disorder alone. Education about risk
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postpartum psychosis in subsequent
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pregnancies is
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secondary concern
3. A psychiatric and mental health NP practices
in a state requiring a collaborating psychiatrist.
The NP reviews all new and complex cases with
the psychiatrist on a monthly basis. A young
adult pt with recurrent depression has been
under the care of the psychiatric NP for 3
months when she commits suicide. The family
sues for wrongful death. Who is legally
responsible for this pt's care in a court of law?
a. Equal responsibility of Psychiatric NP and
psychiatrist
b. Psychiatric NP
pmhnp boards Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
1.In assessing a pt risks for binge drinking,
which of the following statements is not
accurate?
© 2025 Assignment
a. Binge drinking is higher in urban, densely
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populated areas than rural, sparsely populated
areas
Expert
b. Caucasians have a higher rate of binge
drinking than African-Americans or Hispanics
c. Binge alcohol use rates are similar across
different levels of education
d. Men are much more likely than women to be
binge drinkers Ans: Rationale: There is little
variation seen in binge drinking and heavy
alcohol use rates by population
density. There are regional differences in alcohol
use, but not specifically binge drinking rates,
with the
, 2
highest alcohol use in western states and lowest
use in southern states.
2.A psychiatric and mental health NP treating a
32 year old woman after hospitalization for
postpartum psychosis after the birth of her first
child needs to consider which as the most
important risk
© 2025 Assignment
factor when monitoring her response to
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treatment?
Expert
a. Data suggest that an episode of postpartum
psychosis is essentially an episode of a mood
disorder, and is usually an indicator of bipolar
disorder.
b. Incidence of postpartum psychosis is about 1-
2 per 1,000 childbirths and 50-60% OF AFFECTED
WOMEN HAVE JUST had their first child
c. Subsequent pregnancies are associated with
increased risk of another episode, as high as 50%
d. As many as 2/3 of patients have a second
episode of an underlying affective disorder
during the
, 3
year after the baby's birth Ans: Rationale: After
the initial resolution of psychosis, subsequent
monitoring for sx of bipolar disorder vs
depressive disorder is essential. Risk for bipolar
disorder and sx relapse poses greater risk than
major
depressive disorder alone. Education about risk
© 2025 Assignment
postpartum psychosis in subsequent
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pregnancies is
Expert
secondary concern
3. A psychiatric and mental health NP practices
in a state requiring a collaborating psychiatrist.
The NP reviews all new and complex cases with
the psychiatrist on a monthly basis. A young
adult pt with recurrent depression has been
under the care of the psychiatric NP for 3
months when she commits suicide. The family
sues for wrongful death. Who is legally
responsible for this pt's care in a court of law?
a. Equal responsibility of Psychiatric NP and
psychiatrist
b. Psychiatric NP
