NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam 2025–2026 – Walden PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II (Verified Q&A)

NRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM
PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II - Walden University

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QUESTION 1
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What is the typical sequence of phases in the cycle of domestic violence (DV)?

A. Tension Building → Calm → Reconciliation → Incident
B. Incident → Tension Building → Reconciliation → Calm
C. Tension Building → Incident → Reconciliation → Calm
D. Tension Building → Reconciliation → Calm → Incident

Correct Answer: C. Tension Building → Incident → Reconciliation → Calm

Rationale:
• The DV cycle traditionally follows four stages: Tension Building, the actual
Incident (battering or abuse), the Reconciliation/Honeymoon phase, and a Calm
period.
• This cycle often repeats until there is intervention or separation.

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QUESTION 2
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The only medication specifically approved in the United States for moderate to
severe Alzheimer’s disease is:

A. Donepezil
B. Memantine
C. Rivastigmine
D. Galantamine

Correct Answer: B. Memantine

Rationale:
• Memantine (Namenda) is an NMDA receptor antagonist approved for
moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. Cholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., donepezil,
rivastigmine, galantamine) are indicated primarily for mild to moderate stages.

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QUESTION 3
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Memantine is known by which of the following common brand names?

A. Namenda
B. Aricept
C. Exelon
D. Razadyne

Correct Answer: A. Namenda

Rationale:
• Memantine is marketed as Namenda in the U.S.
• Aricept = donepezil; Exelon = rivastigmine; Razadyne = galantamine.

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QUESTION 4
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A term defining a person who experiences distress when their gender identity
does not align with their sex assigned at birth is:

A. Homosexual orientation
B. Transvestic disorder
C. Gender nonconformity
D. Gender Dysphoria

Correct Answer: D. Gender Dysphoria

Rationale:
• Gender Dysphoria (DSM-5) describes clinically significant distress caused by
incongruence between one’s experienced/expressed gender and assigned sex.
• “Homosexual orientation” refers to sexual orientation. “Transvestic disorder”
involves cross-dressing tied to sexual arousal. “Gender nonconformity” itself
lacks distress.

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QUESTION 5
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Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, and Histrionic personality subtypes belong
to which cluster?

A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. Cluster B

Rationale:
• Cluster B personality disorders are described as “dramatic, emotional, or
erratic” and include Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic PDs.

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QUESTION 6
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Which personality disorder cluster is characterized by odd or eccentric
behavior?

A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. No established cluster

Correct Answer: A. Cluster A

Rationale:
• Cluster A includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal PDs, characterized by
odd or eccentric traits.
• Cluster B = dramatic/emotional; Cluster C = anxious/fearful.