ATI MENTAL HEALTH CMS PROCTOR|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND WELL DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS| GRADED A+| BRAND
NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE
Lithium levels range - ANSWER 0.5-1.4
Sodium - ANSWER 135-145
potassium - ANSWER 3.5-5
Tricyclic Antidepressants - ANSWER Sedation, urinary retention,
they lower seizure threshold, uses include BAD, acute panic attacks, phobias, enuresis, and
chronic pain and their overdose can be deadly
MAOI - ANSWER inhibits breakdown of amine neurotransmitters, hypertensive crisis.
avoid pseudonephrine.
Chlorpromazine (thorazine) - ANSWER Anticholinergic side effects constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, dry mouth. Suck on hard candy. It does not alter skin perfusion.
Lithium - ANSWER maintain sodium levels watch for vomiting, diarrhea, sweating
Alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER Naltroxone. 2-3 days after can be a seizure risk, hand trem-
ors will occur, monitor bp
Difference between alzheimers and dementia - ANSWER Alzheimers is progressive forget-
fullness and dementia is rapid
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,Confabulation - ANSWER Filling in gaps in memory bu fabrication
Delusion - ANSWER false fixed belief seen in schizos
Child abuse pattern - ANSWER inconsistency between history and child's injury
Maslow's hierarcy of needs - ANSWER 1. sleep, food 2. safety 3. love and belonging 4. self
actualization
First priority for alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER rest and nutrition
donepezil (aricept) - ANSWER for alzheimers prolong time and functioning of individual in
early stages of disease
Cocaine signs - ANSWER dilated pupils
marijuana signs - ANSWER bloodshot eyes
heroin signs - ANSWER pinpoint eyes
pcp signs - ANSWER rapid eye movement
agoraphobia - ANSWER fear of places or situations that might cause panic such as going
outside
Conversion - ANSWER physical complaints not true
grandiosity - ANSWER "I am grand" narcissistic behavior
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,PTSD - ANSWER nightmares, indecisive, lack of emotion during a event
Kubler ross stages of grief - ANSWER 1. denial 2. anger 3. bargaining 4. depression 5. ac-
ceptance
Alprazolam (xanax) - ANSWER panic disorder med. anticholingeric
Benzo side effect - ANSWER dizziness, sedation, drowsiness
OCD - ANSWER set time limits , cannot have a pleasant moment
Borderline personality disorder - ANSWER a personality disorder characterized by lack of
stability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion; impulsivity; angry outbursts;
intense fear of abandonment; recurring suicidal gestures, self mutilation
How often should provider renew restraints perscription - ANSWER q4 hrs and follow up
withing 1st hour of prescribing
Bupropion - ANSWER for quitting nicotine
Buprenorphine - ANSWER think phine for opioids withdrawal treatment
anorexia - ANSWER An eating disorder characterized by an obstinate and willful refusal to
eat, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of being fat. Appearance of lanugo, amenor-
rhea, intolerance to cold, bradycardia, dry skin, hypotension, occupied thoughts of food
3
, Bulimia - ANSWER An eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of
high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise. tooth
erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia monitor patient 1 hour after eating
Lithium blood testing rules - ANSWER 8 hrs after last dose, 5 days after beginning dose,
dosage changes, then testing for 6 months monthly
methylphenidate - ANSWER improved attention
opioid use disorder - ANSWER impaired coordination, euphoria, decreased respirations,
drowsiness. think clumsy sleepy person
For schizos what increases hallucinations? - ANSWER anxiety
quetiapine - ANSWER schizo med, monitor glucose
buspirone - ANSWER antianxiety, GAD, does not cause sedation, does not cause depend-
ence, do not take as PRN, and this med will become effective in 2-4 weeks
avolition - ANSWER lack of emotion
delirium - ANSWER rapid fluctuations of loc
chlordiazepoxide - ANSWER is for alcohol use disorder
disulfram - ANSWER alcohol use disorder
Amphetamine - ANSWER paranoia AE akathisia-agitation, restlessness
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AND WELL DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS| GRADED A+| BRAND
NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE
Lithium levels range - ANSWER 0.5-1.4
Sodium - ANSWER 135-145
potassium - ANSWER 3.5-5
Tricyclic Antidepressants - ANSWER Sedation, urinary retention,
they lower seizure threshold, uses include BAD, acute panic attacks, phobias, enuresis, and
chronic pain and their overdose can be deadly
MAOI - ANSWER inhibits breakdown of amine neurotransmitters, hypertensive crisis.
avoid pseudonephrine.
Chlorpromazine (thorazine) - ANSWER Anticholinergic side effects constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, dry mouth. Suck on hard candy. It does not alter skin perfusion.
Lithium - ANSWER maintain sodium levels watch for vomiting, diarrhea, sweating
Alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER Naltroxone. 2-3 days after can be a seizure risk, hand trem-
ors will occur, monitor bp
Difference between alzheimers and dementia - ANSWER Alzheimers is progressive forget-
fullness and dementia is rapid
1
,Confabulation - ANSWER Filling in gaps in memory bu fabrication
Delusion - ANSWER false fixed belief seen in schizos
Child abuse pattern - ANSWER inconsistency between history and child's injury
Maslow's hierarcy of needs - ANSWER 1. sleep, food 2. safety 3. love and belonging 4. self
actualization
First priority for alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER rest and nutrition
donepezil (aricept) - ANSWER for alzheimers prolong time and functioning of individual in
early stages of disease
Cocaine signs - ANSWER dilated pupils
marijuana signs - ANSWER bloodshot eyes
heroin signs - ANSWER pinpoint eyes
pcp signs - ANSWER rapid eye movement
agoraphobia - ANSWER fear of places or situations that might cause panic such as going
outside
Conversion - ANSWER physical complaints not true
grandiosity - ANSWER "I am grand" narcissistic behavior
2
,PTSD - ANSWER nightmares, indecisive, lack of emotion during a event
Kubler ross stages of grief - ANSWER 1. denial 2. anger 3. bargaining 4. depression 5. ac-
ceptance
Alprazolam (xanax) - ANSWER panic disorder med. anticholingeric
Benzo side effect - ANSWER dizziness, sedation, drowsiness
OCD - ANSWER set time limits , cannot have a pleasant moment
Borderline personality disorder - ANSWER a personality disorder characterized by lack of
stability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion; impulsivity; angry outbursts;
intense fear of abandonment; recurring suicidal gestures, self mutilation
How often should provider renew restraints perscription - ANSWER q4 hrs and follow up
withing 1st hour of prescribing
Bupropion - ANSWER for quitting nicotine
Buprenorphine - ANSWER think phine for opioids withdrawal treatment
anorexia - ANSWER An eating disorder characterized by an obstinate and willful refusal to
eat, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of being fat. Appearance of lanugo, amenor-
rhea, intolerance to cold, bradycardia, dry skin, hypotension, occupied thoughts of food
3
, Bulimia - ANSWER An eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of
high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise. tooth
erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia monitor patient 1 hour after eating
Lithium blood testing rules - ANSWER 8 hrs after last dose, 5 days after beginning dose,
dosage changes, then testing for 6 months monthly
methylphenidate - ANSWER improved attention
opioid use disorder - ANSWER impaired coordination, euphoria, decreased respirations,
drowsiness. think clumsy sleepy person
For schizos what increases hallucinations? - ANSWER anxiety
quetiapine - ANSWER schizo med, monitor glucose
buspirone - ANSWER antianxiety, GAD, does not cause sedation, does not cause depend-
ence, do not take as PRN, and this med will become effective in 2-4 weeks
avolition - ANSWER lack of emotion
delirium - ANSWER rapid fluctuations of loc
chlordiazepoxide - ANSWER is for alcohol use disorder
disulfram - ANSWER alcohol use disorder
Amphetamine - ANSWER paranoia AE akathisia-agitation, restlessness
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