MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (MSN) QNS & ANS VERSION 2 2026/2027 (8pages)

1. The PMHNP is caring for a patient with schizophrenia and is considering a variety of treatment approaches. The PHMNP selects a viable treatment that is consistent with the “dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.” What action does the PMHNP Hyperactivity in the mesolimbic dopamine pathway mediates the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 2. Which of the following is consistent within normal range developmental milestones in adaptive skills for a 4-year-old? Toilets self alone; uses fork 3. Patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation (i.e., cutting their skin) but who usually do notwish to die are said to have which of the following? Parasuicidal behavior 4. A temporary marked alteration in the state of consciousness or by the customary sense of personal identity without the replacement by an alternate sense of identity is known as Dissociative trance disorder 5. The NP preceptor should have Knowledge of the NP role B. The ability to be a role model for the preceptee C. Solid clinical skill set in the specialty for which the NP student is being precepted