ANCC PMHNP BUNDLED EXAMS 2023 with 100% correct answers

A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object cons...

mesocortical pathway executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizoph...

How do you assess cranial nerve V trigeminal? Tell patient to close eyes, take piece of cotton or other soft item and lightly touch either one of both sides of each of the three divisions of the trigeminal. How do you assess for cranial nerve VII facial? Observe the patient for nystagmus or...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) A) Bromocriptine (P...

MOOD D/O: MDD CRITERIA A A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Note: Do not include symptoms tha...