MENTAL HEALTH
PRACTITIONER (MSN)
EXAM 2
VERSIONS
2023/2024
,1. The PMHNP is caring for a patient with schizophrenia and is considering a variety of
treatment approaches. The PHMNP selects a viable treatment that is consistent with the
“dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.” What action does the PMHNP Hyperactivity in
the mesolimbic dopamine pathway mediates the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
2. Which of the following is consistent within normal range developmental milestones in
adaptive skills for a 4-year-old? Toilets self alone; uses fork
3. Patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation (i.e., cutting their skin) but who usually
do notwish to die are said to have which of the following? Parasuicidal behavior
4. A temporary marked alteration in the state of consciousness or by the customary sense of
personal identity without the replacement by an alternate sense of identity is known as
Dissociative trance disorder
5. The NP preceptor should have Knowledge of the NP role B. The ability to be a role
model for the preceptee C. Solid clinical skill set in the specialty for which the NP
student is being precepted
, 6. Differential diagnoses to be considered when diagnosing Ganser syndrome include All
the above (organic dementia, depressive pseudodementia, Korsakoff’s syndrome)
7. The treatment of choice for patients with histrionic personality disorder include A.
Psychoanalytic oriented individual psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic oriented group
psychotherapy
8. A patient who has been raped, presents with the inability to recall important personal
information and any information about the rape, does recall events prior and since. There
does not appear to be any physiological reason for this. This presentation is consistent
with which of the following diagnoses? Dissociative amnesia
9. The antipsychotics which are most likely to cause neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism are
which have High potency drugs with high levels of anticholinergic activity.
10. : Depersonalization can result from which of the following conditions? Seizure disorders
11. Treatment aimed at reducing intimate partner violence and domestic violence includes
Enhancing self-efficacy of the victim. B. Reducing recidivism of the abuser
PRACTITIONER (MSN)
EXAM 2
VERSIONS
2023/2024
,1. The PMHNP is caring for a patient with schizophrenia and is considering a variety of
treatment approaches. The PHMNP selects a viable treatment that is consistent with the
“dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.” What action does the PMHNP Hyperactivity in
the mesolimbic dopamine pathway mediates the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
2. Which of the following is consistent within normal range developmental milestones in
adaptive skills for a 4-year-old? Toilets self alone; uses fork
3. Patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation (i.e., cutting their skin) but who usually
do notwish to die are said to have which of the following? Parasuicidal behavior
4. A temporary marked alteration in the state of consciousness or by the customary sense of
personal identity without the replacement by an alternate sense of identity is known as
Dissociative trance disorder
5. The NP preceptor should have Knowledge of the NP role B. The ability to be a role
model for the preceptee C. Solid clinical skill set in the specialty for which the NP
student is being precepted
, 6. Differential diagnoses to be considered when diagnosing Ganser syndrome include All
the above (organic dementia, depressive pseudodementia, Korsakoff’s syndrome)
7. The treatment of choice for patients with histrionic personality disorder include A.
Psychoanalytic oriented individual psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic oriented group
psychotherapy
8. A patient who has been raped, presents with the inability to recall important personal
information and any information about the rape, does recall events prior and since. There
does not appear to be any physiological reason for this. This presentation is consistent
with which of the following diagnoses? Dissociative amnesia
9. The antipsychotics which are most likely to cause neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism are
which have High potency drugs with high levels of anticholinergic activity.
10. : Depersonalization can result from which of the following conditions? Seizure disorders
11. Treatment aimed at reducing intimate partner violence and domestic violence includes
Enhancing self-efficacy of the victim. B. Reducing recidivism of the abuser
