College Admission PMHNP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Psychotherapy and Related Theories | 11% | - Evidence-based psychotherapy approaches - Therapeutic frameworks and modalities - Crisis intervention and stabilization - Group, family, and individual therapy principles |
| Topic 2: Diagnosis and Treatment | 22% | - Pharmacological management and monitoring - Differential diagnosis across lifespan - Biological, environmental, and lifestyle interventions - Diagnostic classification systems (DSM-5, ICD-10) |
| Topic 3: Scientific Foundation | 22% | - Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry - Genetics, epigenetics, and developmental processes - Pathophysiology of mental health disorders - Psychopharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics |
| Topic 4: Ethics, Legal Principles, and Cultural Care | 17% | - Professional ethics, scope of practice, standards of care - Cultural, spiritual, and social determinants of health - Advocacy, policy, and quality improvement - Legal regulations, confidentiality, informed consent |
| Topic 5: Advanced Practice Skills | 27% | - Care coordination, interprofessional collaboration - Screening, risk assessment, and safety evaluation - Health assessment, history taking, diagnostic reasoning - Cultural competence, communication, and patient education |
College Admission American Nurses Credentialing Center: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified Sample Questions:
1. When prescribing psychotropic medication to an elderly patient, the nurse practitioner understands and incorporates what information in patient education?
A) Psychotropic medication may cause sleep disruption
B) Psychotropic medications cause dry mouth, which may decrease appetite
C) Psychotropic medication can be abused
D) There is a high risk of falls due to side effects
2. Older adults often present with confusion and restlessness when they are experiencing insomni a. Which of the following underlying psychiatric disorders is least likely to be a contributing factor to insomnia in addition to advanced age?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) ADHD
C) Mood disorders
D) Anxiety disorders
3. Which of the following is a way to improve working conditions and improve patient safety?
A) No telecommunications.
B) Create a culture of safety.
C) Minimize workforce capability.
D) The use of in trial research.
4. A PMHNP is working in a school setting and is considering implementing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) program for students who have experienced traum a. Which of the following best describes the main goal of CBITS?
A) To encourage students to report traumatic events to school staff and administration
B) To help students understand and cope with their feelings and reactions to traumatic events
C) To eliminate all symptoms of trauma in students who have experienced traumatic events
D) To prevent future traumatic events from occurring in the school setting
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding psychoanalytic theory?
A) It attends to past developmental factors that shape present behaviors
B) Behavior is believed to be determined by unconscious motivations and instinctual drives
C) It allows patients to view reality more clearly by examining their distorted cognitions
D) Change occurs by developing greater personal insight and awareness of maladaptive defenses
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: D | Question # 2 Answer: A | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: B | Question # 5 Answer: C |
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