MH701 EXAM 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood
regulation?
A. Dopamine
B. Acetylcholine
C. Serotonin
D. GABA
C. Serotonin
Serotonin plays a major role in mood stabilization and is
commonly linked to depression and anxiety disorders.
2. The DSM-5 is primarily used for:
A. Medication dosage calculation
B. Diagnosis of mental disorders
C. Laboratory testing
D. Brain imaging
B. Diagnosis of mental disorders
The DSM-5 provides standardized criteria for diagnosing mental
health conditions.
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on:
A. Dream interpretation
B. Changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
C. Medication management
, D. Hypnosis
B. Changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
CBT targets distorted thinking patterns and behaviors to improve
emotional regulation.
4. A patient experiencing hallucinations is most likely diagnosed
with:
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Schizophrenia
C. OCD
D. Phobia
B. Schizophrenia
Hallucinations are a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia and other
psychotic disorders.
5. Lithium is commonly prescribed for:
A. Depression
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Panic disorder
D. ADHD
B. Bipolar disorder
Lithium is a mood stabilizer frequently used in bipolar disorder.
6. The fight-or-flight response is regulated by the:
A. Parasympathetic nervous system
B. Somatic nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
D. Central nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system activates the body during stress.
7. An example of a defense mechanism is:
A. Insight
, B. Projection
C. Reflection
D. Empathy
B. Projection
Projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings to
others.
8. The therapeutic alliance refers to:
A. Insurance agreement
B. Nurse-patient relationship
C. Medication contract
D. Hospital policy
B. Nurse-patient relationship
Therapeutic alliance describes the collaborative relationship
between provider and patient.
9. Which medication class is first-line for major depressive disorder?
A. Antipsychotics
B. SSRIs
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Mood stabilizers
B. SSRIs
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are commonly first-line
treatment for depression.
10. In Maslow’s hierarchy, the highest level is:
A. Safety
B. Esteem
C. Self-actualization
D. Belonging
C. Self-actualization
Self-actualization represents achieving one's full potential.
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood
regulation?
A. Dopamine
B. Acetylcholine
C. Serotonin
D. GABA
C. Serotonin
Serotonin plays a major role in mood stabilization and is
commonly linked to depression and anxiety disorders.
2. The DSM-5 is primarily used for:
A. Medication dosage calculation
B. Diagnosis of mental disorders
C. Laboratory testing
D. Brain imaging
B. Diagnosis of mental disorders
The DSM-5 provides standardized criteria for diagnosing mental
health conditions.
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on:
A. Dream interpretation
B. Changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
C. Medication management
, D. Hypnosis
B. Changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
CBT targets distorted thinking patterns and behaviors to improve
emotional regulation.
4. A patient experiencing hallucinations is most likely diagnosed
with:
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Schizophrenia
C. OCD
D. Phobia
B. Schizophrenia
Hallucinations are a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia and other
psychotic disorders.
5. Lithium is commonly prescribed for:
A. Depression
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Panic disorder
D. ADHD
B. Bipolar disorder
Lithium is a mood stabilizer frequently used in bipolar disorder.
6. The fight-or-flight response is regulated by the:
A. Parasympathetic nervous system
B. Somatic nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
D. Central nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system activates the body during stress.
7. An example of a defense mechanism is:
A. Insight
, B. Projection
C. Reflection
D. Empathy
B. Projection
Projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings to
others.
8. The therapeutic alliance refers to:
A. Insurance agreement
B. Nurse-patient relationship
C. Medication contract
D. Hospital policy
B. Nurse-patient relationship
Therapeutic alliance describes the collaborative relationship
between provider and patient.
9. Which medication class is first-line for major depressive disorder?
A. Antipsychotics
B. SSRIs
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Mood stabilizers
B. SSRIs
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are commonly first-line
treatment for depression.
10. In Maslow’s hierarchy, the highest level is:
A. Safety
B. Esteem
C. Self-actualization
D. Belonging
C. Self-actualization
Self-actualization represents achieving one's full potential.
