Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Modalities

Question 1

Which psychotherapy approach focuses on identifying and modifying distorted thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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Psychoanalytic therapy

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Gestalt therapy

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Interpersonal therapy

Question 2

A PMHNP is implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Which skill module teaches patients to tolerate painful emotions without acting impulsively?

Accepted Answer

Distress tolerance

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Interpersonal effectiveness

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Mindfulness

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Emotion regulation

Question 3

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is the first-line evidence-based treatment for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Schizophrenia

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Bipolar I disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 4

In motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

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Outcomes, Assessments, Referrals, Support

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Objectives, Actions, Reflections, Solutions

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Open questions, Alternatives, Reasoning, Strategies

Question 5

Which therapeutic modality uses structured family sessions to identify dysfunctional communication patterns and realign family roles?

Accepted Answer

Structural family therapy

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Individual psychodynamic therapy

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Existential therapy

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Narrative therapy

Question 6

A PMHNP using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) would primarily help patients to:

Accepted Answer

Accept difficult emotions and commit to value-driven actions

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Eliminate all negative thoughts

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Analyze childhood experiences

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Practice progressive muscle relaxation