ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC BOARD
EXAM REVIEW 2025
ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC Board Exam Review 2025
– Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Study Guide with DSM-5 Disorders, Psych Meds,
NGN Clinical Scenarios & Proven Strategies to
Pass on First Attempt
,PMHNP ANCC Exam
Descriptive Vividness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher describes the data gathering
process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally experience it. The data collected, often
in the form of personal statements, should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the
raw data from the study.
Methodological Congruence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher presents the
philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to support their approach.
The subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and data-analysis strategies, and processes for
informed consent are clearly and concisely described.
Theoretical Conectedness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Any theory developed from the study is
clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available
knowledge.
Analytical Precision - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Is not concerned with statistics and
instruments. If refers to the decision-making process by which the researchers synthesize
concrete data (words of the subjects) into an abstract that clarifies the meaning and the
importance of the study. The last of the 5 criteria is Heuristic Relevance - The researcher clarifies
the significance of the study, its applicability to public health or community nursing, and its
likely influence o the future research.
Phenelzine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ An MAOI that patients with atypical depression
respond particularly well to.
Atomoxetine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the
treatment of ADHD.
Loxapine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant
properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic
antidepressant.
, HITECH - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and
improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
Suppression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful or
disturbing thoughts or emotions from awareness.
A healthy defense mechanism because the client channels conflicting energies into growth-
promoting activities.
Medications that can induce depression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ beta blockers, steroids,
interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
Medications that can induce mania - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Steroids, Isoniazid,
antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
Medigap Insurance Policies - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Private insurance policies purchased
by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical expenses not paid for by Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Formerly Medicare + Choice, this
created regional Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and gave Medicare enrollees the
option of enrolling in private insurance plans.
Medicare + Choice - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Was a part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997
that significantly increase the number of managed care insurance plans available to recipients.
This was replaced with the Medicare Advantage Plan in 200.
List of the Second Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics (9) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔
Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda (lurasidone), ziprasidone, Risperdal
(risperidone), Invega Sustenna (palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine),
Saphris (asenapine),
EXAM REVIEW 2025
ACTUAL PMHNP ANCC Board Exam Review 2025
– Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Study Guide with DSM-5 Disorders, Psych Meds,
NGN Clinical Scenarios & Proven Strategies to
Pass on First Attempt
,PMHNP ANCC Exam
Descriptive Vividness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher describes the data gathering
process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally experience it. The data collected, often
in the form of personal statements, should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the
raw data from the study.
Methodological Congruence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The researcher presents the
philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to support their approach.
The subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and data-analysis strategies, and processes for
informed consent are clearly and concisely described.
Theoretical Conectedness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Any theory developed from the study is
clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available
knowledge.
Analytical Precision - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Is not concerned with statistics and
instruments. If refers to the decision-making process by which the researchers synthesize
concrete data (words of the subjects) into an abstract that clarifies the meaning and the
importance of the study. The last of the 5 criteria is Heuristic Relevance - The researcher clarifies
the significance of the study, its applicability to public health or community nursing, and its
likely influence o the future research.
Phenelzine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ An MAOI that patients with atypical depression
respond particularly well to.
Atomoxetine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the
treatment of ADHD.
Loxapine - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant
properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic
antidepressant.
, HITECH - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and
improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
Suppression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful or
disturbing thoughts or emotions from awareness.
A healthy defense mechanism because the client channels conflicting energies into growth-
promoting activities.
Medications that can induce depression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ beta blockers, steroids,
interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
Medications that can induce mania - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Steroids, Isoniazid,
antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
Medigap Insurance Policies - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Private insurance policies purchased
by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical expenses not paid for by Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Formerly Medicare + Choice, this
created regional Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and gave Medicare enrollees the
option of enrolling in private insurance plans.
Medicare + Choice - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Was a part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997
that significantly increase the number of managed care insurance plans available to recipients.
This was replaced with the Medicare Advantage Plan in 200.
List of the Second Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics (9) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔
Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda (lurasidone), ziprasidone, Risperdal
(risperidone), Invega Sustenna (palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine),
Saphris (asenapine),
