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During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recall the relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by saying she has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical ailments. What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP? Selected Answer: B. Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss these memories openly • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of h...

Linda is a 65-year-old patient who has completed initial treatment for alcohol addiction and anxiety problems. She is motivated to continue her treatment gains and have a healthy lifestyle. How would the PMHNP apply a mindfulness approach to this case? Selected Answer: A. Help Linda develop an awareness of triggers in order to have greater control over physical and emotional responses A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD and mild substan...

QUESTION 1 What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity? Stimulants Antidepressants Antipsychotics SSRIs QUESTION 2 The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments, which can help temper some of the adverse effects or ...

NRNP 6640 Week 11 Final Exam Latest 2022 Question 1 The PMHNP is initiating a plan of care for a patient who requires comprehensive psychotherapy to manage his depression and mood disorder. Throughout the initial sessions, the patient reports feeling as though he cannot be helped. The PMHNP is concerned about premature termination initiated by the patient. What strategy can the PMHNP employ to prevent or reduce premature termination? A. Incorporate patient preferences as to the type o...

Which of the following statements is true with respect to children who present to care acutely due to violent, enraged behavior? A. Under no circumstances should the PMHNP approach this patient. B. Prepubertal children typically require medication as they are too young to respond to conversation. C. Children who have a history of repeated, self-limited, severe tantrums require at least a 72-hour admission. D. If the child appears to be calming down in the emergency area, the clinician may...

PMHNP ANCC Review 100 Questions with Verified Answers The purpose of the American Nurses Association's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is to a. Define the role and actions for the NP b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medications c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role - CORRECT ANSWER A. The ANAs Psych-Mental Health Nursing Scope and S...

NRNP 6670 Midterm Exam Questions With Verified Answers Latest Updated | Graded A+. Clare’s history of personal relationships is characterized by complete intolerance of being alone. Whether it is an intimate-partner relationship or a close friend, Clare appears to always need someone in her life. She had a livein boyfriend of 3 years, and while they were together, he took care of everything. The PMHNP expects all of the following to be additional features of Clare’s history except: a) ...

A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? Selected Answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI. • Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patie...

NRNP 6670 Midterm Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest 2023/2024 (Graded A+). Anne is a 32-year-old female who presented to care after a random drug screening at work was positive for cocaine. She was initially resistant to therapy, maintaining that her use is not a problem and she could stop at any time. Upon further discussion in session, it appears that she uses cocaine every day at work, sometimes 2–3 times, other days more. She also uses it occasionally at home and most weekends...

NURS 6640 Midterm Exam Review Questions And Answers • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old patient seeks treatment for depression and anxiety after an abusive relationship. To help empower the patient, the PMHNP wants to teach the safe-place exercise to create a feeling of calm. In order to walk the patient through the exercise, the PMHNP first says: Selected Answer: A. “Identify an image of a safe place that makes you feel calm.” The PMHNP is working with a pa...