Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Modalities 3

Question 1

In prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD, which technique involves the patient repeatedly narrating the traumatic memory aloud?

Accepted Answer

Imaginal exposure

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Systematic desensitization

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In vivo exposure

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Flooding

Question 2

Which brief, structured therapy is specifically designed for suicidal patients and focuses on reasons for living and building safety plans?

Accepted Answer

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

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Cognitive processing therapy

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Mentalization-based therapy

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Schema therapy

Question 3

A therapist notices that a patient is unconsciously attributing their own unacceptable feelings to the therapist. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Projection

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Transference

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Countertransference

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Displacement

Question 4

Behavioral activation therapy for depression primarily works by:

Accepted Answer

Increasing engagement in rewarding activities to improve mood

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Analyzing dream content

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Teaching breathing relaxation techniques

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Exploring childhood trauma

Question 5

When a PMHNP experiences strong emotional reactions to a patient based on their own unresolved issues, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Countertransference

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Empathic resonance

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Transference

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Vicarious traumatization

Question 6

Which psychotherapy modality uses homework assignments, Socratic questioning, and thought records as core techniques?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Gestalt therapy

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Narrative therapy