Unlock your full potential and guarantee your success on the ANCC and AANP certification exams! You won't just study; you'll master the content, building the unshakeable confidence needed to pass and become certified. PMHNP certification exam prep materials are developed and peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts with advanced education and certified in the specialty.

5 Sample Questions

A 23-year-old patient presents with symptoms of psychosis. Which neurotransmitter dysregulation is most associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • A. Norepinephrine
  • B. Dopamine
  • C. Serotonin
  • D. GABA

Which brain structure is most involved in regulating emotions and fear responses?

  • A. Hippocampus
  • B. Amygdala
  • C. Thalamus
  • D. Basal ganglia

Which of the following pharmacokinetic processes describes how a drug is eliminated from the body?

  • A. Absorption
  • B. Distribution
  • C. Metabolism
  • D. Excretion

An SSRI increases serotonin by which of the following mechanisms?

  • A. Increasing serotonin synthesis
  • B. Decreasing serotonin reuptake
  • C. Blocking serotonin receptors
  • D. Enhancing serotonin metabolism

What is the first step in evaluating a patient with new-onset auditory hallucinations?

  • A. Prescribe an antipsychotic
  • B. Perform a full psychiatric assessment
  • C. Rule out medical causes
  • D. Refer to neurology

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