Q114. Which of the following would a PMHNP be least likely to use in the course of assessing a patient suspected of having an anxiety disorder?

Q115. Lithium is considered the gold standard treatment for treating manic episodes. Lithium therapy requires which baseline labs prior to the initiation of therapy?

Q116. Which of the following is a valid screening tool used for the early detection of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) specifically?

Q117. A patient with suspected dementia is brought to the clinic for evaluation. During the mental status exam, the PMHNP notes several findings that are consistent with dementi a. Which of the following is a common finding in patients with dementia?

Q118. The use of telehealth services has increased access to mental health services. With this improved access to services comes challenges regarding emergency care, HIPAA protocols, and providing care at a distance. Which of the following statements is not accurate?

Q119. All the following words describe someone with a Cluster C personality disorder except:

Q120. A PMHNP works in a facility where a patient has requested voluntary commitment. What is the most essential aspect to consider when determining the patient’s rights during voluntary commitment?

Q121. What is the correct term for the behavioral expression of anger, rage, and hostility that is demonstrated by the use of physical force directed toward persons or property?

Q122. The family of a young adult male who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia wants to know if he has a good prognosis for dealing with this disorder. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner tells them that each of the following is an indicator of a good prognosis except for:

Q123. There are four levels of systems: microsystems, macrosystems, megasystems, and metasystems. In health care, what is an example of a microsystem?

Q124. Why are older adults more sensitive to psychotropic medications?

Q125. Which term describes private insurance policies purchased by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical expenses not paid for by Medicare?

Q126. Which of the following should be considered the most important aspect of relapse planning for clients with chronic psychiatric disorders?

Q127. Which type of therapy builds on CBT techniques and Socratic questioning, focusing on the goal of self-actualization?

Q128. A patient who has been hospitalized for acute symptoms of schizophrenia has been stabilized. He is being discharged on Zyprexa 5 mg twice daily. Which of the following behaviors, if resumed, is most likely to decrease the efficacy of the psychotropic medication and increase symptoms?

Q129. In 2001, the Institute of Medicine published Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century. This report identified six goals for quality improvement in health care: safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Which goal can be described as avoiding the waste of equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy?

Q130. Which area of the brain lies outside the cerebrum?

Q131. What patient population has the highest rate of antisocial personality disorder?