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

Question:

A client who is alert at the time of an event which he then forgets along with other successive events as they occur suffers from which of the following types of amnesia?

• Localized
• Generalized
• Continuous
• selective

Answer:

Correct Answer:

continuous

A client with continuous amnesia forgets successive events as they occur, but is alert at the time of the event. Localized amnesia is for a short time period; generalized amnesia pertains to a whole lifetime of experiences; and selective amnesia occurs for some, but not all events.

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Question:

Which of the following statements about mood disorders is least accurate?

• The most common mood disorder is major depressive disorder.
• Mood disorders are diseases.
• The signs and symptoms of mood disorders tend to recur, often in periodic

or cyclical fashion.

• Mood disorders are caused by a complex interplay of biological and

psychological factors.

Answer:

Correct Answer:

Mood disorders are diseases.

Mood disorders are not diseases; they are syndromes. They consist of signs and symptoms that present a deviation from a person's normal functioning and are sustained over a period of weeks to months.

Question:

A patient with schizoaffective disorder and a substance abuse disorder experiences auditory hallucinations causing anxiety. What condition needs to be addressed first?

• Substance abuse
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Anxiety
• Delusions 2 / 4

Answer:

Correct Answer:

Substance abuse

When there are comorbid conditions in a crisis situation determinations must be made. The substance abuse will compound the psychiatric condition.Interventions need to be made to address the substance abuse first.

Question:

In what situation would a psychiatric nurse provide forced treatment?

• When court mandated
• When the patient has Alzheimer's
• When referred by a physician
• Never

Answer:

Correct Answer:

When court mandated

Psychiatric nurses have an ethical responsibility to balance patient's rights with necessary forced treatment for safety. Forced treatment is done when court mandated.

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Question:

Which of the following medications is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat clients with dementia?

• Cognex
• Zyprexa
• Seroquel
• Zoloft

Answer:

Correct Answer:

Cognex

Cognex (tacrine) is a cholinesterase inhibitor for treatment of cognitive impairment in clients with dementia. The daily dosage range is 40 - 160 mg.Side effects include dizziness, headache, GI upset, and elevated transaminase.Zyprexa and Seroquel are both antipsychotic drugs; Zoloft is an antidepressant (SSRI).

Question:

What would be the reason for hallucinations and delusions if a patient does not meet the criteria for schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder and exhibits no symptoms of a physical illness or drug abuse?

• Paranoia
• Delusional disorder
• Bipolar I
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