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PMHNP ANCC PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH NP
TEST | All Questions And Correct Answers
Relationships between people are each unique. However, all relationships can be
categorized into three major types. They are:
social, intimate, and therapeutic
social, intimate, and empathetic
social, warm, and empathetic
public, private, and therapeutic -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
social, intimate, and therapeutic
The three categories of relationship types are: social, intimate, and therapeutic.
Social relationships are primarily for friendship. Intimate relationships involve two
people who are emotionally committed to each other. The therapeutic
relationship focuses on the needs, experiences, feelings, and ideas of the client
only.
If the client cannot organize his or her thoughts, or has difficulty answering open-
ended questions, the nurse should do which of the following?
continue to ask the open-ended questions until the client can answer
stop questioning the client altogether
ask more direct questions focused on one specific behavior or symptom
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ask general multiple choice questions -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
ask more direct questions focused on one specific behavior or symptom
If the client cannot organize his or her thoughts, or has difficulty answering open-
ended questions, the nurse should use more direct questions to obtain
information. Questions need to be clear simple, and focused on one specific
behavior or symptom; they should not cause the client to remember several
things at once.
The study of the distribution, incidence, prevalence, and duration of a disease is
known by which of the following terms?
pharmacokinetics
etiology
epidemiology
pathogenesis -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution, incidence, prevalence, and duration
of a disease. Etiology refers to cause or origination of a disease. Pathogenesis is
the manner of development of the disease. Pharmacokinetics refers to the
movement of the drug into, through and out of the body.
Which of the following would not be considered a common side effect of
paroxetine?
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Somnolence
GI upset
Headache
Hypokalemia -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
Hypokalemia
Some of the more common side effects of paroxetine would be considered:
Somnolence
GI upset
Headache
Dizziness
Insomnia
Which of the following physical conditions could potentially cause a patient
to exhibit potential psychiatric symptoms such as confusion?
Urinary tract infections
Chest pain
Thyroid disorders
Both A and C -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
Both A and C
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When a patient is having an admission assessment, there should be a physical
examination performed prior to the psychiatric assessment. Such problems as
urinary tract infections, especially with the older adults can cause the patient to
exhibit symptoms of confusion, among other things.
Which of the following does the nurse typically work with to help determine the
potential outcomes and goals for the patient?
Family
Housekeeping
Members of the interdisciplinary team
Both A and C -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
Both A and C
Housekeeping is not typically included.
The nurse typically communicates with the:
Family
significant others
Members of the interdisciplinary team
Patient
What is the best course of action to be taken for a patient who insists on taking
Gingko Biloba for anxiety?
PMHNP ANCC PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH NP
TEST | All Questions And Correct Answers
Relationships between people are each unique. However, all relationships can be
categorized into three major types. They are:
social, intimate, and therapeutic
social, intimate, and empathetic
social, warm, and empathetic
public, private, and therapeutic -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
social, intimate, and therapeutic
The three categories of relationship types are: social, intimate, and therapeutic.
Social relationships are primarily for friendship. Intimate relationships involve two
people who are emotionally committed to each other. The therapeutic
relationship focuses on the needs, experiences, feelings, and ideas of the client
only.
If the client cannot organize his or her thoughts, or has difficulty answering open-
ended questions, the nurse should do which of the following?
continue to ask the open-ended questions until the client can answer
stop questioning the client altogether
ask more direct questions focused on one specific behavior or symptom
,2|Page
ask general multiple choice questions -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
ask more direct questions focused on one specific behavior or symptom
If the client cannot organize his or her thoughts, or has difficulty answering open-
ended questions, the nurse should use more direct questions to obtain
information. Questions need to be clear simple, and focused on one specific
behavior or symptom; they should not cause the client to remember several
things at once.
The study of the distribution, incidence, prevalence, and duration of a disease is
known by which of the following terms?
pharmacokinetics
etiology
epidemiology
pathogenesis -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution, incidence, prevalence, and duration
of a disease. Etiology refers to cause or origination of a disease. Pathogenesis is
the manner of development of the disease. Pharmacokinetics refers to the
movement of the drug into, through and out of the body.
Which of the following would not be considered a common side effect of
paroxetine?
,3|Page
Somnolence
GI upset
Headache
Hypokalemia -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
Hypokalemia
Some of the more common side effects of paroxetine would be considered:
Somnolence
GI upset
Headache
Dizziness
Insomnia
Which of the following physical conditions could potentially cause a patient
to exhibit potential psychiatric symptoms such as confusion?
Urinary tract infections
Chest pain
Thyroid disorders
Both A and C -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
Both A and C
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When a patient is having an admission assessment, there should be a physical
examination performed prior to the psychiatric assessment. Such problems as
urinary tract infections, especially with the older adults can cause the patient to
exhibit symptoms of confusion, among other things.
Which of the following does the nurse typically work with to help determine the
potential outcomes and goals for the patient?
Family
Housekeeping
Members of the interdisciplinary team
Both A and C -correct-answer-Correct Answer:
Both A and C
Housekeeping is not typically included.
The nurse typically communicates with the:
Family
significant others
Members of the interdisciplinary team
Patient
What is the best course of action to be taken for a patient who insists on taking
Gingko Biloba for anxiety?
