ANCC PMHNP Boards Review V2

ANCC PMHNP Boards Review V2 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)

Question:

A dysfunction of the _____ ______ _______ may be a cause of poor social

interaction and cognition in those with Autism:

Answer:

Mirror neuron system

Question:

Theory to explain the cause of poor social skills and cognition in Autism:

Answer:

Broken Mirror Theory of Autism

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Question:

What is important to do in an older patient who presents with delirium:

Answer:

UA with culture and sensitivity

Question:

Med to treat agitation and psychosis in delirium:

Answer:

Haldol

Question:

If patient has symptoms of dementia, check these labs:

Answer:

Folic acid Vit B12

Question:

How will a depressed elderly patient answer questions?

Answer:

"I don't know" 2 / 4

Question:

How will a demented elderly patient answer questions?

Answer:

Makes stuff up Confabulates

Question:

Primary diagnosis in pseudo-dementia:

Answer:

Depression

Question:

Primary symptoms in SUBCORTICAL dementia:

Answer:

Motor symptoms depression apathy

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Question:

Primary symptoms in CORTICAL dementia:

Answer:

Language and memory impairments aphasia and amnesia

Question:

HIV Dementia type and symptoms:

Answer:

Subcortical Early signs are cognitive decline, motor abnormalities and behavior changes

Question:

Test and med to order for a patient showing signs of HIV dementia:

Answer:

HIV test antiretrovirals

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