PMHNP exam prep UPDATED Actual Questions and CORRECT Answers
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PMHNP exam prep UPDATED Actual
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the
windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a
history of having been physically abused by hi...
PMHNP exam prep UPDATED Actual
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the
windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a
history of having been physically abused by his father, setting fires as a child, treatment for
substance abuse, and arrest for stealing a car. Which of the following personality disorders
might the clinician consider?
Question 1 options:a)
Narcissistic
b)
Paranoid
c)
Antisocial
d)
Histrionic - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Antisocial
In a biopsychosocial case formulation, social contributions would be considered to be:
a)
Genetic influences and adverse circumstances of birth
b)
,Substance use and medical disorders
c)
Cognitive deficits and dysregulation of emotions
d)
Religious/cultural factors and living situations - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Religious/cultural factors and living situations
Which of the following criteria would preclude the use of brief dynamic therapy?
a)
Adequate ego strengths
b)
Psychological problems in multiple domains
c)
Use of mature defense mechanisms
d)
Adequate ability to process information - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Use of mature defense
mechanisms
In treatment of the acute phase of mania, the focus is on:a)
,Protecting the patient's biopsychosocial safety
b)
Educating the patient about social rhythms theory
c)
Interventions that address impairment of vocational functioning
d)
Interventions for self-management of finance - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Protecting the
patient's biopsychosocial safety
During an initial assessment, the relevant features of communication are its ability to:
a)
Promote a therapeutic alliance and increase understanding.
b)
Prompt a disclosure of past successes and failures.
c)
Bring about changes in behavior.
d)
, Educate the patient about what is important to disclose. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔
Symptoms of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which neurotransmitter?
a)
Cortisol
Which class of antidepressants has the most anticholinergic side effects?
a)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
b)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
c)
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
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