PMHNP BOARDS SCIENTIFIC
FOUNDATION AND ADVANCED PRACTICE
SKILLS EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
●● Methodological Congruence.
Answer: The researcher presents the philosophical and methodological
approach used and cites references to support their approach. The
subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and data-analysis strategies,
and processes for informed consent are clearly and concisely described.
●● Theoretical Conectedness.
Answer: Any theory developed from the study is clearly stated, logically
consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available
knowledge.
●● Analytical Precision.
Answer: Is not concerned with statistics and instruments. If refers to the
decision-making process by which the researchers synthesize concrete
data (words of the subjects) into an abstract that clarifies the meaning
and the importance of the study. The last of the 5 criteria is Heuristic
Relevance - The researcher clarifies the significance of the study, its
,applicability to public health or community nursing, and its likely
influence o the future research.
●● Phenelzine.
Answer: An MAOI that patients with atypical depression respond
particularly well to.
●● Atomoxetine.
Answer: A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment
of ADHD.
●● Loxapine.
Answer: A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant
properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary
amine tricyclic antidepressant.
●● HITECH.
Answer: Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and
improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
●● Suppression.
Answer: The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful or disturbing
thoughts or emotions from awareness.
,A healthy defense mechanism because the client channels conflicting
energies into growth-promoting activities.
●● Medications that can induce depression.
Answer: beta blockers, steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines,
progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
●● Medications that can induce mania.
Answer: Steroids, Isoniazid, antidepressants (in people who already
have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
●● Medigap Insurance Policies.
Answer: Private insurance policies purchased by elderly individuals to
cover some or all of their medical expenses not paid for by Medicare.
●● Medicare Advantage Plan.
Answer: Formerly Medicare + Choice, this created regional Preferred
Provider Organizations (PPOs) and gave Medicare enrollees the option
of enrolling in private insurance plans.
●● Medicare + Choice.
Answer: Was a part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 that
significantly increase the number of managed care insurance plans
, available to recipients. This was replaced with the Medicare Advantage
Plan in 200.
●● List of the Second Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics (9).
Answer: Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda
(lurasidone), ziprasidone, Risperdal (risperidone), Invega Sustenna
(palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine), Saphris
(asenapine),
●● List of First Generation (typical) Antipsychotics (10).
Answer: Haldol (haloperidol), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane
(thiothixene), Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Loxitane (loxapine), Mellaril
(thioridazine), Trilafon (perphenazine), Orap (pimozide), Solian
amisulpride), Stellazine (trifluoperazine)
●● List the 6 common benzodiazepines in order from shortest to longest
half-life.
Answer: Xanax (alprazolam): 6-10 hrs
Serax (oxazepam): 8 hrs
Ativan (lorazepam): 12-18 hrs
Klonopin (clonazepam): 30-40 hrs
Valium (diazepam): 100 hrs
Librium (chlordiazepoxide): 36-200 hrs
FOUNDATION AND ADVANCED PRACTICE
SKILLS EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
●● Methodological Congruence.
Answer: The researcher presents the philosophical and methodological
approach used and cites references to support their approach. The
subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and data-analysis strategies,
and processes for informed consent are clearly and concisely described.
●● Theoretical Conectedness.
Answer: Any theory developed from the study is clearly stated, logically
consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available
knowledge.
●● Analytical Precision.
Answer: Is not concerned with statistics and instruments. If refers to the
decision-making process by which the researchers synthesize concrete
data (words of the subjects) into an abstract that clarifies the meaning
and the importance of the study. The last of the 5 criteria is Heuristic
Relevance - The researcher clarifies the significance of the study, its
,applicability to public health or community nursing, and its likely
influence o the future research.
●● Phenelzine.
Answer: An MAOI that patients with atypical depression respond
particularly well to.
●● Atomoxetine.
Answer: A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment
of ADHD.
●● Loxapine.
Answer: A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant
properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary
amine tricyclic antidepressant.
●● HITECH.
Answer: Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and
improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
●● Suppression.
Answer: The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful or disturbing
thoughts or emotions from awareness.
,A healthy defense mechanism because the client channels conflicting
energies into growth-promoting activities.
●● Medications that can induce depression.
Answer: beta blockers, steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines,
progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
●● Medications that can induce mania.
Answer: Steroids, Isoniazid, antidepressants (in people who already
have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
●● Medigap Insurance Policies.
Answer: Private insurance policies purchased by elderly individuals to
cover some or all of their medical expenses not paid for by Medicare.
●● Medicare Advantage Plan.
Answer: Formerly Medicare + Choice, this created regional Preferred
Provider Organizations (PPOs) and gave Medicare enrollees the option
of enrolling in private insurance plans.
●● Medicare + Choice.
Answer: Was a part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 that
significantly increase the number of managed care insurance plans
, available to recipients. This was replaced with the Medicare Advantage
Plan in 200.
●● List of the Second Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics (9).
Answer: Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda
(lurasidone), ziprasidone, Risperdal (risperidone), Invega Sustenna
(palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine), Saphris
(asenapine),
●● List of First Generation (typical) Antipsychotics (10).
Answer: Haldol (haloperidol), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane
(thiothixene), Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Loxitane (loxapine), Mellaril
(thioridazine), Trilafon (perphenazine), Orap (pimozide), Solian
amisulpride), Stellazine (trifluoperazine)
●● List the 6 common benzodiazepines in order from shortest to longest
half-life.
Answer: Xanax (alprazolam): 6-10 hrs
Serax (oxazepam): 8 hrs
Ativan (lorazepam): 12-18 hrs
Klonopin (clonazepam): 30-40 hrs
Valium (diazepam): 100 hrs
Librium (chlordiazepoxide): 36-200 hrs
