NRNP 6665 Final Exam
1. Which of the following is the most common form of anxiety disorder?
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
B. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
C. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
D. Social Anxiety Disorder
Answer: A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
2. In a patient with bipolar disorder, which medication class is typically used to stabilize mood and prevent manic and depressive episodes?
A. Antidepressants
B. Antipsychotics
C. Mood stabilizers
D. Anxiolytics
Answer: C. Mood stabilizers
3. Which of the following is a core symptom of schizophrenia?
A. Depressed mood
B. Delusions
C. Euphoria
D. Social withdrawal
Answer: B. Delusions
4. When assessing a patient with major depressive disorder, which of the following would be a red flag for potential suicidal ideation?
A. Increased appetite
B. Insomnia
C. Expressing feelings of worthlessness D. Reduced social interactions
Answer: C. Expressing feelings of worthlessness
5. Which cognitive-behavioral therapy technique is designed to help patients challenge and change distorted beliefs?
A. Exposure therapy
B. Cognitive restructuring
C. Behavioral activation
D. Mindfulness
Answer: B. Cognitive restructuring
6. In the management of ADHD, which medication class is often prescribed as a first-
line treatment?
A. Stimulants
B. Antidepressants
C. Antipsychotics
D. Mood stabilizers
Answer: A. Stimulants
7. What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?
A. To modify problematic behaviors
B. To explore unconscious conflicts
C. To change cognitive distortions
D. To provide psychoeducation
Answer: B. To explore unconscious conflicts
8. Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)? A. Weight loss
B. Dry mouth
C. Sexual dysfunction
D. Hyperactivity
Answer: C. Sexual dysfunction
9. In a patient presenting with symptoms of acute mania, which assessment finding would most likely indicate a need for immediate hospitalization?
A. Increased energy and decreased sleep
B. Rapid speech and flight of ideas
C. Poor insight into the need for treatment
D. Presence of hallucinations and delusions
Answer: D. Presence of hallucinations and delusions
10. Which therapeutic approach is most effective for treating a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Medication alone
B. Psychoanalysis
C. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
D. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Answer: C. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
11. Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Serotonin
D. Acetylcholine Answer: C. Serotonin
12. A patient with borderline personality disorder is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
A. Persistent, excessive worry
B. Unstable interpersonal relationships
C. Delusions of grandeur
D. Compulsive hand-washing
Answer: B. Unstable interpersonal relationships
13. Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Anhedonia
B. Hypervigilance
C. Flat affect
D. Pressured speech
Answer: B. Hypervigilance
14. What is the primary purpose of using antipsychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia?
A. To alleviate depressive symptoms
B. To reduce psychotic symptoms
C. To improve cognitive function
D. To manage anxiety
Answer: B. To reduce psychotic symptoms
15. Which of the following is a key feature of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A. Panic attacks
B. Obsessions and compulsions
1. Which of the following is the most common form of anxiety disorder?
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
B. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
C. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
D. Social Anxiety Disorder
Answer: A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
2. In a patient with bipolar disorder, which medication class is typically used to stabilize mood and prevent manic and depressive episodes?
A. Antidepressants
B. Antipsychotics
C. Mood stabilizers
D. Anxiolytics
Answer: C. Mood stabilizers
3. Which of the following is a core symptom of schizophrenia?
A. Depressed mood
B. Delusions
C. Euphoria
D. Social withdrawal
Answer: B. Delusions
4. When assessing a patient with major depressive disorder, which of the following would be a red flag for potential suicidal ideation?
A. Increased appetite
B. Insomnia
C. Expressing feelings of worthlessness D. Reduced social interactions
Answer: C. Expressing feelings of worthlessness
5. Which cognitive-behavioral therapy technique is designed to help patients challenge and change distorted beliefs?
A. Exposure therapy
B. Cognitive restructuring
C. Behavioral activation
D. Mindfulness
Answer: B. Cognitive restructuring
6. In the management of ADHD, which medication class is often prescribed as a first-
line treatment?
A. Stimulants
B. Antidepressants
C. Antipsychotics
D. Mood stabilizers
Answer: A. Stimulants
7. What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?
A. To modify problematic behaviors
B. To explore unconscious conflicts
C. To change cognitive distortions
D. To provide psychoeducation
Answer: B. To explore unconscious conflicts
8. Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)? A. Weight loss
B. Dry mouth
C. Sexual dysfunction
D. Hyperactivity
Answer: C. Sexual dysfunction
9. In a patient presenting with symptoms of acute mania, which assessment finding would most likely indicate a need for immediate hospitalization?
A. Increased energy and decreased sleep
B. Rapid speech and flight of ideas
C. Poor insight into the need for treatment
D. Presence of hallucinations and delusions
Answer: D. Presence of hallucinations and delusions
10. Which therapeutic approach is most effective for treating a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Medication alone
B. Psychoanalysis
C. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
D. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Answer: C. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
11. Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Serotonin
D. Acetylcholine Answer: C. Serotonin
12. A patient with borderline personality disorder is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
A. Persistent, excessive worry
B. Unstable interpersonal relationships
C. Delusions of grandeur
D. Compulsive hand-washing
Answer: B. Unstable interpersonal relationships
13. Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Anhedonia
B. Hypervigilance
C. Flat affect
D. Pressured speech
Answer: B. Hypervigilance
14. What is the primary purpose of using antipsychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia?
A. To alleviate depressive symptoms
B. To reduce psychotic symptoms
C. To improve cognitive function
D. To manage anxiety
Answer: B. To reduce psychotic symptoms
15. Which of the following is a key feature of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A. Panic attacks
B. Obsessions and compulsions
