ANCC PMHNP EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Thiamine (Vitamin B1).
Answer: Deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse
◉ Birth to age 2.
Answer: Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age range
◉ Managed Care Organization (MCO).
Answer: System where the insurer is not only the payer but also the
provider of healthcare
◉ 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day.
Answer: 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose of risperidone
(Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and recommended
therapeutic dose for adolescence
◉ Structural family therapy.
,Answer: What type of family therapy use a structural mapping or
genograms as a treatment intervention
◉ Structural family therapy.
Answer: Emphasizes how, when, and to whom family members
relate in order to understand and change family structure; goal is to
produce structural change in family organization; uses genograms to
illustrate Relationships using symbols for overinvolvement, conflict,
and coalitions.
◉ case management.
Answer: Involves coordinating care across treatment settings to
ensure quality outcomes
◉ Normalcy; crazy.
Answer: Example of mental health promotion is: validating _______ of
feelings and ensuring patients they are not _______.
◉ Special interest group.
Answer: Collection of individuals who coordinate lobbying efforts
Around a common interest and seek to influence policy makers
◉ Legislative assistant.
, Answer: Employee of a senator or representative Who keeps the
legislator informed, meets with constituents, And drafts reports
◉ caucus (congressional).
Answer: A group of members of Congress or a political party created
to support a defined political ideology
◉ grassroots lobbying.
Answer: When unpaid individuals contact their legislators to
influence policy
◉ 14-17.
Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
◉ 18-24.
Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
◉ 25-30.
Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate severe anxiety?
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Thiamine (Vitamin B1).
Answer: Deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse
◉ Birth to age 2.
Answer: Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age range
◉ Managed Care Organization (MCO).
Answer: System where the insurer is not only the payer but also the
provider of healthcare
◉ 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day.
Answer: 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose of risperidone
(Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and recommended
therapeutic dose for adolescence
◉ Structural family therapy.
,Answer: What type of family therapy use a structural mapping or
genograms as a treatment intervention
◉ Structural family therapy.
Answer: Emphasizes how, when, and to whom family members
relate in order to understand and change family structure; goal is to
produce structural change in family organization; uses genograms to
illustrate Relationships using symbols for overinvolvement, conflict,
and coalitions.
◉ case management.
Answer: Involves coordinating care across treatment settings to
ensure quality outcomes
◉ Normalcy; crazy.
Answer: Example of mental health promotion is: validating _______ of
feelings and ensuring patients they are not _______.
◉ Special interest group.
Answer: Collection of individuals who coordinate lobbying efforts
Around a common interest and seek to influence policy makers
◉ Legislative assistant.
, Answer: Employee of a senator or representative Who keeps the
legislator informed, meets with constituents, And drafts reports
◉ caucus (congressional).
Answer: A group of members of Congress or a political party created
to support a defined political ideology
◉ grassroots lobbying.
Answer: When unpaid individuals contact their legislators to
influence policy
◉ 14-17.
Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
◉ 18-24.
Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
◉ 25-30.
Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate severe anxiety?
