ANCC PMHNP Exam (Latest 2023 - 2024) New Full Exam Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct
- Descriptive Vividness
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer: Any theory developed from the study is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in accord with other available knowledge.
- Analytical Precision
Answer: 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
Answer: An MAOI that patients with atypical depression respond particularly well to.
- Atomoxetine
Answer: A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment of ADHD.
- Loxapine
Answer: A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with antidepressant properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant.
8. HITECH
Answer: Implementation of EHR for information exchanges and improving
pop ulation health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA. 1 / 3
- Suppression
Answer:
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
Answer: beta blockers, steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines,
progesterone, some antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
- Medications that can induce mania
Answer: Steroids, Isoniazid, antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
- Medigap Insurance Policies
Answer: Private insurance policies purchased by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical expenses not paid for by Medicare.
- Medicare Advantage Plan
Answer: Formerly Medicare + Choice, this created regional Preferred Provider
Organizations (PPOs) and gave Medicare enrollees the option of enrolling in private insurance plans.
- Medicare + Choice
Answer: 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)
Answer: Clozaril (cloza- pine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Latuda (lurasidone),
ziprasidone, Risperdal (risperi- done), Invega Sustenna (palperidone), Fanapt (iloperidone), Seroquel (quetiapine), Saphris (asenapine),
- List of First Generation (typical) Antipsychotics (10)
Answer: Haldol (haloperidol), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane (thiothixene),
Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Loxitane (loxapine), Mellaril (thioridazine), Trilafon (perphenazine), Orap (pimozide), Solian amisulpride), Stellazine (trifluoperazine)
- List the 6 common benzodiazepines in order from shortest to longest half-life
Answer:
Xanax (alprazolam): 6-10 hrs 2 / 3
Serax (oxazepam): 8 hrs Ativan (lorazepam): 12-18 hrs Klonopin (clonazepam): 30-40 hrs Valium (diazepam): 100 hrs
Librium (chlordiazepoxide): 36-200 hrs
- List of SNRIs (6)
Answer: Cymbalta (duloxetine), Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), Effexor (ven- lafaxine), Fetzima (levomilnacipran), Savella (milnacipran), Strattera (atomoxetine)
- Action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Answer: They target serotonin, norepinephrine, and histamine-1 receptors
- List the Tricyclic Antidepressants (9)
Answer: Pamelor (nortriptyline), Elavil (amitripty- line), amoxapine (no branded), Anafranil (clomipramine), Norpramin (desipramine), Tofranil (imipramine), Vivactil (protriptyline), Sinequan/Silenor (doxepin), Surmontil (trimipramine)
- FINISH acronym for SSRI withdrawal
Answer:
Flu-like symptoms Irritability Nausea Imbalance/instability/incoordination/dizzy (motor) Sensory disturbances Headache, hyperarousal (anxiety/agitation)
- Signs of NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)
Answer:
Initial Symptoms: altered sensorium, hyperreflexia, fever
Then signs of autonomic instability: extreme muscle rigidity, hypotension, tachycar- dia, diaphoresis, tachypnea, hyperthermia, coma, death.Check for increased WBCs (leukocytosis)/LFTs/CPK
- Signs of Lithium toxicity
Answer: Confusion, diplopia, nausea/diarrhea, ataxia, lethargy, fatigue, clumsiness, weakness, muscle cramping, severe tremor, blurred vision, nystagmus, increased DTRs, altered mental status, cardiac dysrhythmias
- Signs of Serotonin Snydrome
Answer: agitation, restlessness, rapid heart rate, blood pressure elevation, headache, sweating, shivering, goose bumps, myoclonic jerking and loss of coordination, confusion, fevers, unconsciousness, seizures
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