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Practice Questions PMHNPwhat term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them to draw a larger
conclusion? - Answer -systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? - Answer -B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment. diagnosed with
schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he has an inner feeling of
restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of E.P.S is suspected? - Answer -akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for beneficiaries? - Answer -part c
the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain except one. cerebral cortex, brainstem,
limbic system, or hypothalamus - Answer -brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of morphogenesis? - Answer -a family's tendency to
adapt to change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft? - Answer -an
active re-uptake process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of anhedonia, depressed mood, &
vasomotor symptoms. what medication effectively treats both vasomotor symptoms and depression? -
Answer -desvenlafaxine/pristiq
,it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of success? - Answer -narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? - Answer -anyone over the age of 60 who has had chickenpox
some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to refer to all of the following except which
one? nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwife, mid-level providers, or nurse practitioners - Answer -
mid-level providers
eating disorders are characterized by what? - Answer -disordered patterns of eating, accompanied by
distress, disparagement, preoccupation, & a distorted perception of one's body shape
the federal government offered financial awards to encourage hospitals to implement meaningful use.
the financial awards are tied to specific objectives related to the effective use of electronic health
records. give 3 examples of this. - Answer -1. electronic prescribing
2. electronic medication interaction checks
3. computerized provider order entry
for an act to be considered criminal, it must have 2 components: actus reus & mens rea. what is actus
reus? - Answer -voluntary conduct
which complementary & alternative medicine technique is based on manipulating the flow of energy
throughout the body? - Answer -acupuncture
who authored the report crossing the quality chasm, which emphasized the need for inter professional
collaboration in order to improve the quality of health care? - Answer -institute of medicine
is a durable power of attorney limited to terminal illness only? - Answer -no
what term describes a system where the insurer is not only the payer but also the provider of care? -
Answer -managed care
, what term best describes a public agency that uses its bargaining power to negotiate competitive prices
for health insurance from the private insurance market? - Answer -health alliance
freud would argue that adults who use 'biting' sarcasm as a defense mechanism are fixated in which
psychosexual stage of development? - Answer -oral
what term is used to describe patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation but who do not wish to
die? - Answer -parasuicide
what most accurately describes an individual with avoidant personality disorder? - Answer -these
patients are timid and easily wounded by criticism from others
what are 3 reasons for homelessness? - Answer -mental illness, poverty, & inadequate public assistance
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice partnership initiative? - Answer -to limit
patients' choice of which health care provider they can see for treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what areas? - Answer -policy, practice
inquiry, and technology and information literacy
what term describes a digital version of a patient's medical file? - Answer -electronic health record
what term describes the death rate for a given population? - Answer -mortality rate
what action takes place during the working phase of a therapeutic relationship? - Answer -clarifying
patient expectations and mutually identifying goals
at what age would you expect a child to sit alone with good coordination, imitate scribble, develop mild
separation anxiety, and respond to social play such as peek-a-boo? - Answer -40 weeks or about 8
months old
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