Description

1. Question: A client wishing to use medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder expresses concerns that her roommates may try to steal her medication to get Which medication is the most appropriate options for the client?
2. Question: Which of the following is the best predictor for antisocial personality disorder?
3. Question: Which of the following is a tool that may be used to screen for any type of substance use disorder?
4. Question: Which of the following would be included in the treatment plan for a client with antisocial personality disorder?
5. Question: Which description best describes cluster A personality disorders?
6. Question: Which characteristic is most indicative of narcissistic personality disorder?
7. Question: A 25-year-old client presents with irritability, insomnia, and excessive She states she has felt this way for about a week. Last month, she reports that she felt “really down” and slept most of the time. She endorses a pattern of “ups and downs” in her mood at least half the time over the past few years. Which diagnosis is the most consistent with the client’s symptoms?
8. Question: Select an appropriate initial medication choice for a 75-year-old with a new diagnosis of major depressive
9. Question: An inpatient client has a CIWA-Ar score of What is the most appropriate action by the nurse practitioner?
10. Question: Inattention and a variable level of consciousness are the hallmark symptoms of which condition?
11. Question: Which client is the best candidate for electroconvulsive therapy for major depressive disorder?
12. Question: A client presents with difficulties following her divorce from an abusive She states that she is afraid of being on her own because she is worried that she won’t be able to take care of herself. She is currently living with her sister because she can’t decide whether to get an apartment or buy a house. Though she’s only been divorced for a few weeks, she’s been on several dates through a dating website in the hopes of finding another partner soon. The client’s symptoms are consistent with which diagnosis?
13. Question: Which of the following are characteristics of borderline personality disorder?
14. Question: When conducting a cognitive assessment, what does the question “what did you have for dinner last night” assess?
15. Question: A client is concerned that he won’t pass a urine drug screen at his new job because he used marijuana three days What is the most appropriate response by the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner?
16. Question: Which symptoms are associated with the anxious distress DSM specifier for major depressive disorder?
17. Question: A client is interested in therapies to augment his medication treatment for mild major depressive disorder. What are appropriate recommendations?
18. Question: A client presents with ataxia, short-term memory loss, and The client has a history of prolonged, heavy alcohol use. What is the most likely diagnosis?
19. Question:       diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s What pharmacologic therapy would be anticipated?
20. Question:       presents for treatment following a breakup with her girlfriend. She is dressed in a short skirt and low-cut blouse. She is very friendly                                     dramatically providing intimate details about several past relationships. The client’s presentation is consistent with which personality disorder?
21. Question: Which statement indicates that a client understands education regarding treatment lithium?
22. Question: A 50-year-old client presents with fatigue and poor motivation to the point that she is avoiding work. She reports that for the past several weeks she has a poor appetite and sleeps over 14 hours per day. She notes that last month, she felt “much better” had lots of energy and didn’t need much She went on several shopping sprees that caused her checking account to be overdrawn. Which diagnosis is most consistent with the client’s symptoms?
23. Question: A client with substance use disorder is experiencing cravings an withdrawal symptoms. The client is currently receiving inpatient Which is the most appropriate diagnosis?
24. Question: Which of the following best describes substance use disorder?
25. Question: An inpatient client has a CIWA-Ar score of What is the most appropriate action by the nurse practitioner?
26. Question: Which client is most likely to experience delirium?
27. Question: Which sign is commonly seen in clients experiencing mild alcohol withdrawal?
28. Question: A client presents to the emergency department with increasing anxiety, dry mouth, and rapid heartbeat about two hours after consuming several marijuana What is the most likely diagnosis?
29. Question: A 74-year-old client presents with difficulty finding words. A MoCA assessment was performed with a total score of What is the most appropriate next assessment?
30. Question: A 44-year-old client presents for court mandated treatment following an attempt to extort money from a local politician. When he was apprehended, he was aggressive with the arresting He initially lied about his crime, then tried to blame the politician. He states the doesn’t feel guilty for his crime. What is the client’s most likely diagnosis?
31. Question: A 17-year-old who presents with symptoms of decreased energy and loss of interest in activities reports that a few weeks ago she went through an episode in which she experienced racing thoughts, easy distractibility, and decreased need for Which screening tool is most appropriate for the PMHNP to use?
32. Question: Which action should be included in a treatment plan for a client with borderline personality disorders?
33. Question: A client presents to the emergency department with anxiety, panic, and unpleasant hallucinations after consuming What is the most appropriate responsibility by the nurse practitioner?
34. Question: A client diagnosed with a personality disorder insists that an uncle has been reincarnated as a puppy. He believes he can communicate with the puppy through mental He is always very cautious around mirrors because he fears that he will have bad luck if he breaks one. He has few friends because he is worried, they will try to take his puppy. The client most likely has which type of personality disorder?
35. Question: A 77-year-old client’s adult child reports that the client has gotten lost while driving in a familiar The client also has several past-due notices for bills that have previously been paid on time and got “irrationally angry” when confronted about the bills. What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this client?
36. Question: Which symptoms are more likely to be present in a client with bipolar I disorder than in bipolar II disorder?
37. Question: Which statement is true regarding the treatment of personality disorders?
38. Question: Which statement is the most accurate about the rapid cycling of type I bipolar disorder?
39. Question: Which client with delirium would most likely require pharmacotherapeutic treatment?
40. Question: A client presents to the emergency department following a nonfatal suicide attempt. She states that her boyfriend just broke up with her due to constant moodiness, and she can’t be Her forearms and thighs show thin cuts and scars at various stages of healing. What is the client’s most likely diagnosis?
41. Question: Which personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, dramatic speech, and extreme emotionally?
42. Question: A 50-year-old client presents with depressed mood, insomnia, and anhedonia. Her partner of 24 years recently filed for What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this client?
43. Question: The use of which substance may mimic symptoms of depressive disorder?
44. Question: What is the primary principle of dementia treatment?
45. Question: A 79 year old client presents with complaints of low mood. Her Geriatric Depression Scale score is a 3. What is the most appropriate treatment at this time?
46. Question: A 22-year-old client who met the criteria for major depressive disorder was prescribed amitriptyline 100 mg per Which condition in the client’s history would contraindicate this prescription as a monotherapy for this client?
47. Question: Which drug class is most likely to be prescribed upon diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease?