PSYCH NP EXAM 2025 WITH 100% ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. Where in the brain is serotonin primarily produced?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Raphe nuclei
2. What term describes new words created by patients, often seen in
certain psychological disorders?
Neologisms
Aphasia
Delusions
Echolalia
3. Which one of the following statements best describes tangentiality?
It is the same as pressure of speech
It is characteristic of mania
It is the same as circumstantiality
It is a disorder of the form of thought
It is pathognomonic of schizophrenia
4. In a clinical setting, if a patient exhibits loosening of associations during a
,conversation, what might this indicate about their mental state?
It may indicate the presence of a thought disorder or a severe
mental health condition.
, It implies the patient is experiencing normal cognitive functioning.
It indicates the patient is likely to be in a relaxed and calm state.
It suggests the patient is highly focused and organized in their
thinking.
5. Describe how agoraphobia can impact an individual's daily life.
Agoraphobia causes individuals to seek out social gatherings.
Agoraphobia can limit an individual's ability to leave their home
or participate in social activities due to the fear of panic attacks.
Agoraphobia leads to increased confidence in public settings.
Agoraphobia has no significant impact on daily life.
6. Which of the following is an example of neologism?
Client repeating words spoken to them
Client saying sentence after sentence, but each relate to a
different topic
Words jumbled together with little meaning or significant to the
listener
Made-up words that have meaning only to the client
7. If a patient is experiencing anxiety but has a history of substance abuse,
which medication would be most appropriate to prescribe and why?
buspirone (Azapirone) because it reduces anxiety without
sedation and has a low potential for addiction.
diazepam because it is effective for anxiety relief.
lorazepam because it is commonly used for anxiety management.
alprazolam because it works quickly to alleviate anxiety
symptoms.
, 8. What class of antidepressants includes medications such as Amitriptyline
(Elavil), Clomipramine (Anafranil), Imipramine (Tofranil), Amoxapine
(Asendin), Desipramine (Norpramine), Doxepin (Sinequan), and
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)?
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Atypical Antidepressants
Tricyclic Antidepressants
MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
9. Which type of psychotherapy is characterized by the use of role-playing
to explore emotional issues?
freudian analysis
psychodrama
kleinian analysis
alderian therapy
10. Bency has an abnormal fear of marriage and commitment. She has never
been in a committed relationship and is terrified of getting married. In
this case, she is most likely to be diagnosed with
xenophobia.
hydrophobia.
aerophobia.
gamophobia.
11. Describe the significance of the stage 'Adolescence (12-20)' in Erikson's
theory of development.
SOLUTIONS
1. Where in the brain is serotonin primarily produced?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Raphe nuclei
2. What term describes new words created by patients, often seen in
certain psychological disorders?
Neologisms
Aphasia
Delusions
Echolalia
3. Which one of the following statements best describes tangentiality?
It is the same as pressure of speech
It is characteristic of mania
It is the same as circumstantiality
It is a disorder of the form of thought
It is pathognomonic of schizophrenia
4. In a clinical setting, if a patient exhibits loosening of associations during a
,conversation, what might this indicate about their mental state?
It may indicate the presence of a thought disorder or a severe
mental health condition.
, It implies the patient is experiencing normal cognitive functioning.
It indicates the patient is likely to be in a relaxed and calm state.
It suggests the patient is highly focused and organized in their
thinking.
5. Describe how agoraphobia can impact an individual's daily life.
Agoraphobia causes individuals to seek out social gatherings.
Agoraphobia can limit an individual's ability to leave their home
or participate in social activities due to the fear of panic attacks.
Agoraphobia leads to increased confidence in public settings.
Agoraphobia has no significant impact on daily life.
6. Which of the following is an example of neologism?
Client repeating words spoken to them
Client saying sentence after sentence, but each relate to a
different topic
Words jumbled together with little meaning or significant to the
listener
Made-up words that have meaning only to the client
7. If a patient is experiencing anxiety but has a history of substance abuse,
which medication would be most appropriate to prescribe and why?
buspirone (Azapirone) because it reduces anxiety without
sedation and has a low potential for addiction.
diazepam because it is effective for anxiety relief.
lorazepam because it is commonly used for anxiety management.
alprazolam because it works quickly to alleviate anxiety
symptoms.
, 8. What class of antidepressants includes medications such as Amitriptyline
(Elavil), Clomipramine (Anafranil), Imipramine (Tofranil), Amoxapine
(Asendin), Desipramine (Norpramine), Doxepin (Sinequan), and
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)?
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Atypical Antidepressants
Tricyclic Antidepressants
MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
9. Which type of psychotherapy is characterized by the use of role-playing
to explore emotional issues?
freudian analysis
psychodrama
kleinian analysis
alderian therapy
10. Bency has an abnormal fear of marriage and commitment. She has never
been in a committed relationship and is terrified of getting married. In
this case, she is most likely to be diagnosed with
xenophobia.
hydrophobia.
aerophobia.
gamophobia.
11. Describe the significance of the stage 'Adolescence (12-20)' in Erikson's
theory of development.
