PMHNP Certification Exam
Study 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 100% PASS
Pain and bloating after eating is caused by... - ANSWER ✔✔delayed
gastric emptying
Medications that cause delayed gastric emptying? - ANSWER
✔✔PPIs; ranitidine, famotidine, omeprazole
What instructions should you give your patient if they are prescribed
antacids/PPIs and psychotropics? - ANSWER ✔✔Give medications
at least 2 hours apart b/c antacids/PPIs decrease absorption of
psychotropics
Normal BMI range - ANSWER ✔✔18.5-25
,Criteria for admission for ED bx: - ANSWER ✔✔BMI <15; 25% total
body weight loss in 3 months; severe dehydration, infection,
bradycardia, hypothermia, hematemesis, hypokalemia
What neurotransmitters are implicated in ADHD? - ANSWER ✔✔DA,
NE, 5HT - DNS
What brain structures are involved in ADHD? - ANSWER
✔✔Reticular activating system, basal ganglia, frontal cortex - RBF
Abnormalities in this part of the brain cause inattentive ADHD: -
ANSWER ✔✔Prefrontal cortex
Amphetamines are FDA approved for children beginning at _ years old -
ANSWER ✔✔3
Methamphetamines are FDA approved for children beginning at _ years
old - ANSWER ✔✔6
Alpha agonists clonidine and guanfacine are FDA approved to treat
ADHD in patients ages ___ - ANSWER ✔✔6-17
Strattera is FDA approved to treat ADHD in patients ages ___ -
ANSWER ✔✔6 and up (including adults)
,Adults diagnosed with both ADHD and depression would benefit from
being prescribed: - ANSWER ✔✔Wellbutrin
Conduct disorder can be diagnosed in: - ANSWER ✔✔Both children
and adults
Conduct disorder diagnostic criteria: - ANSWER ✔✔Violating rights
of others or societal norms; aggression towards people/animals;
destruction of property; no remorse
Treatment for conduct disorder: - ANSWER ✔✔Targets aggression
and mood; SGA, mood stabilizer, SSRI, alpha agonists
ODD diagnostic criteria: - ANSWER ✔✔Argumentative, defiant for at
least 6 months and with 4 sx
Treatment of ODD: - ANSWER ✔✔Focused on family therapy, child
management skills, teaching parents reinforcement/boundaries/problem
solving
DMDD diagnostic criteria: - ANSWER ✔✔Childhood depressive d/o
between ages 6-17; chronic dysregulated mood, frequent tantrums,
severe irritability; typically DMDD rather than bipolar d/o in children
Neurotransmitters implicated in ASD: - ANSWER ✔✔Glutamate,
GABA, 5HT - GGS
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, Echolalia - ANSWER ✔✔Meaningless repetition of words; often seen
in ASD
Broken mirror theory - ANSWER ✔✔Dysfunction of the mirror neuron
system results in poor social interaction and cognition in ASD patients
Parallel play is developmentally appropriate at which ages? -
ANSWER ✔✔1-3 years old
Parallel play continuing beyond the age of 3 years old may be indicative
of... - ANSWER ✔✔ASD dx d/t social deficits
M-CHAT - ANSWER ✔✔Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers;
ASD scale
ADOS-G - ANSWER ✔✔Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule -
Generic; ASD scale
ASQ - ANSWER ✔✔Ages and Stages Questionnaire; development
and social/emotional screening
Pharmacological treatment of ASD: - ANSWER ✔✔Stimulants
(increase DA to help with impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention;
Antipsychotics (target aggressive bx, tantrums, self-injury, stereotyped
bx)
Study 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 100% PASS
Pain and bloating after eating is caused by... - ANSWER ✔✔delayed
gastric emptying
Medications that cause delayed gastric emptying? - ANSWER
✔✔PPIs; ranitidine, famotidine, omeprazole
What instructions should you give your patient if they are prescribed
antacids/PPIs and psychotropics? - ANSWER ✔✔Give medications
at least 2 hours apart b/c antacids/PPIs decrease absorption of
psychotropics
Normal BMI range - ANSWER ✔✔18.5-25
,Criteria for admission for ED bx: - ANSWER ✔✔BMI <15; 25% total
body weight loss in 3 months; severe dehydration, infection,
bradycardia, hypothermia, hematemesis, hypokalemia
What neurotransmitters are implicated in ADHD? - ANSWER ✔✔DA,
NE, 5HT - DNS
What brain structures are involved in ADHD? - ANSWER
✔✔Reticular activating system, basal ganglia, frontal cortex - RBF
Abnormalities in this part of the brain cause inattentive ADHD: -
ANSWER ✔✔Prefrontal cortex
Amphetamines are FDA approved for children beginning at _ years old -
ANSWER ✔✔3
Methamphetamines are FDA approved for children beginning at _ years
old - ANSWER ✔✔6
Alpha agonists clonidine and guanfacine are FDA approved to treat
ADHD in patients ages ___ - ANSWER ✔✔6-17
Strattera is FDA approved to treat ADHD in patients ages ___ -
ANSWER ✔✔6 and up (including adults)
,Adults diagnosed with both ADHD and depression would benefit from
being prescribed: - ANSWER ✔✔Wellbutrin
Conduct disorder can be diagnosed in: - ANSWER ✔✔Both children
and adults
Conduct disorder diagnostic criteria: - ANSWER ✔✔Violating rights
of others or societal norms; aggression towards people/animals;
destruction of property; no remorse
Treatment for conduct disorder: - ANSWER ✔✔Targets aggression
and mood; SGA, mood stabilizer, SSRI, alpha agonists
ODD diagnostic criteria: - ANSWER ✔✔Argumentative, defiant for at
least 6 months and with 4 sx
Treatment of ODD: - ANSWER ✔✔Focused on family therapy, child
management skills, teaching parents reinforcement/boundaries/problem
solving
DMDD diagnostic criteria: - ANSWER ✔✔Childhood depressive d/o
between ages 6-17; chronic dysregulated mood, frequent tantrums,
severe irritability; typically DMDD rather than bipolar d/o in children
Neurotransmitters implicated in ASD: - ANSWER ✔✔Glutamate,
GABA, 5HT - GGS
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Echolalia - ANSWER ✔✔Meaningless repetition of words; often seen
in ASD
Broken mirror theory - ANSWER ✔✔Dysfunction of the mirror neuron
system results in poor social interaction and cognition in ASD patients
Parallel play is developmentally appropriate at which ages? -
ANSWER ✔✔1-3 years old
Parallel play continuing beyond the age of 3 years old may be indicative
of... - ANSWER ✔✔ASD dx d/t social deficits
M-CHAT - ANSWER ✔✔Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers;
ASD scale
ADOS-G - ANSWER ✔✔Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule -
Generic; ASD scale
ASQ - ANSWER ✔✔Ages and Stages Questionnaire; development
and social/emotional screening
Pharmacological treatment of ASD: - ANSWER ✔✔Stimulants
(increase DA to help with impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention;
Antipsychotics (target aggressive bx, tantrums, self-injury, stereotyped
bx)
