QUESTION BANK FOR PMHNP
BOARDS EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is true of interprofessionality? correct answers >> All
health professionals have individual professional competencies
What is the significance of an experimental p-value of 0.05
correct answers >> There is a 5% chance of a similar result
occurring by chance alone
What percentage of children with oppositional defiance disorder
will develop conduct disorder? correct answers >> 30%
In the DSM-5, selective mutism is now considered what type of
disorder? correct answers >> anxiety disorder
Symptoms of selective mutism must persist for at least correct
answers >> 1 month
Common competencies correct answers >> overlap more
than one health care professional, although not necessarily all
health care professionals, and are competencies expected of all
health care professionals
Complementary competencies correct answers >> enhance
the qualities of other professions in provision of care
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,Collaborative competencies correct answers >> those that
each individual profession must possess to work with others,
including those who practice within different specialties within a
profession.
Interpersonal collaboration is _______ centered correct answers
>> patient
Cognitive therapy is recommended for patients that have
correct answers >> negative cognitive distortions
irrational beliefs
faulty conceptions
Humanistic Therapy focuses on assisting patients with correct
answers >> self-actualization and self-directed growth
Behavioral Therapy focuses on correct answers >> changing
maladaptive behaviors through the use of behavioral modification
techniques
Existential therapy is for correct answers >> reflection on life
confronting self
120 who got diarrhea ate lettuce. 80 with diarrhea did not eat
lettuce. 40 without diarrhea ate lettuce. 160 without diarrhea ate
lettuce. What is the odds ratio of eating lettuce and developing
diarrhea? correct answers >> 6 ((120X160)/(80x40))
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,The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health (NFCMH)
released a report that suggested correct answers >>
implementation a national campaign to reduce the stigma of
seeking care
Focusing on promoting recovery and building resilience
The efficacy of mental health treatments was found to be well
documented in correct answers >> influential report issued
by US Surgeon General in 1999
State of high negative emotion and pessimism correct answers
>> neuroticism
Commonly known as an optimistic outlook on life They are are
outgoing, like social interaction, respond to external rewards,
have more active dopamine networks, and are responsive to
positive reinforcement. correct answers >> Extraversion
(high levels protect from psychiatric illness)
Introverts are more likely to be _______ motivated and more likely
to respond to _______ reinforcement correct answers >>
internally
negative (more likely to interact with internal motivation/self-
image)
Interpersonal trait of cooperation, easy going nature. Tend to
have smooth relationships often at the expense of self-assertion
correct answers >> Agreeableness
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, Associated with self-control and a focused, organized approach to
life. Are achievement-oriented goal setters who can delay
immediate gratification to obtain their long term desired outcome.
They are considered responsible, reliable, and dependable.
correct answers >> conscientiousness
In behavioral couples therapy, the initial sessions are spent doing
a functional analysis of behavior (FAB). What is true about FAB?
correct answers >> FAB is concerned only with observable
stimuli connected to operant behavior
FAB is based on operant conditioning (identifying antecedent
stimuli, operant behaviors, and consequent stimuli)
The goal of FAB is modifying willful operant behavior
Gestalt theory deals with _____, not _____ correct answers >>
perceptual psychology
behavior
Medication that can delay ejaculation in patients with premature
ejaculation correct answers >> Paroxetine (and other SSRIs)
(others include:
Topical anesthetic
Tramadol
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors)
First line treatment for lithium induced diabetes insipidus
correct answers >> Amiloride (K potassium diuretic) in addition
to dc lithium when possible.
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BOARDS EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is true of interprofessionality? correct answers >> All
health professionals have individual professional competencies
What is the significance of an experimental p-value of 0.05
correct answers >> There is a 5% chance of a similar result
occurring by chance alone
What percentage of children with oppositional defiance disorder
will develop conduct disorder? correct answers >> 30%
In the DSM-5, selective mutism is now considered what type of
disorder? correct answers >> anxiety disorder
Symptoms of selective mutism must persist for at least correct
answers >> 1 month
Common competencies correct answers >> overlap more
than one health care professional, although not necessarily all
health care professionals, and are competencies expected of all
health care professionals
Complementary competencies correct answers >> enhance
the qualities of other professions in provision of care
1|Page
,Collaborative competencies correct answers >> those that
each individual profession must possess to work with others,
including those who practice within different specialties within a
profession.
Interpersonal collaboration is _______ centered correct answers
>> patient
Cognitive therapy is recommended for patients that have
correct answers >> negative cognitive distortions
irrational beliefs
faulty conceptions
Humanistic Therapy focuses on assisting patients with correct
answers >> self-actualization and self-directed growth
Behavioral Therapy focuses on correct answers >> changing
maladaptive behaviors through the use of behavioral modification
techniques
Existential therapy is for correct answers >> reflection on life
confronting self
120 who got diarrhea ate lettuce. 80 with diarrhea did not eat
lettuce. 40 without diarrhea ate lettuce. 160 without diarrhea ate
lettuce. What is the odds ratio of eating lettuce and developing
diarrhea? correct answers >> 6 ((120X160)/(80x40))
2|Page
,The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health (NFCMH)
released a report that suggested correct answers >>
implementation a national campaign to reduce the stigma of
seeking care
Focusing on promoting recovery and building resilience
The efficacy of mental health treatments was found to be well
documented in correct answers >> influential report issued
by US Surgeon General in 1999
State of high negative emotion and pessimism correct answers
>> neuroticism
Commonly known as an optimistic outlook on life They are are
outgoing, like social interaction, respond to external rewards,
have more active dopamine networks, and are responsive to
positive reinforcement. correct answers >> Extraversion
(high levels protect from psychiatric illness)
Introverts are more likely to be _______ motivated and more likely
to respond to _______ reinforcement correct answers >>
internally
negative (more likely to interact with internal motivation/self-
image)
Interpersonal trait of cooperation, easy going nature. Tend to
have smooth relationships often at the expense of self-assertion
correct answers >> Agreeableness
3|Page
, Associated with self-control and a focused, organized approach to
life. Are achievement-oriented goal setters who can delay
immediate gratification to obtain their long term desired outcome.
They are considered responsible, reliable, and dependable.
correct answers >> conscientiousness
In behavioral couples therapy, the initial sessions are spent doing
a functional analysis of behavior (FAB). What is true about FAB?
correct answers >> FAB is concerned only with observable
stimuli connected to operant behavior
FAB is based on operant conditioning (identifying antecedent
stimuli, operant behaviors, and consequent stimuli)
The goal of FAB is modifying willful operant behavior
Gestalt theory deals with _____, not _____ correct answers >>
perceptual psychology
behavior
Medication that can delay ejaculation in patients with premature
ejaculation correct answers >> Paroxetine (and other SSRIs)
(others include:
Topical anesthetic
Tramadol
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors)
First line treatment for lithium induced diabetes insipidus
correct answers >> Amiloride (K potassium diuretic) in addition
to dc lithium when possible.
4|Page
