ECPI Mental Health Exam 1 Practice

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• Which term describes mood that is unstable and shifts rapidly?
• What is the primary mechanism of action of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)?
• Which behavior is characteristic of bulimia nervosa?
• In which decade did psychotropic medications first begin to emerge?
• Glutamate at high levels can cause which of the following?
• Which class of antipsychotics is most associated with extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
• Epinephrine is primarily associated with which physiological response?
• Which statement best describes the use of restraints or seclusion in clinical care?
• What is a key reason to obtain consent/assent in mental health care?
• Which defense is depicted by the statement, 'I drink because it's the only way I can deal with my bad marriage and my worse job'?
• Acetylcholine is involved in which functions?
• How does the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) function in practice?
• In assessing affect, which term means no expression?
• Which statement describes ego defense mechanism known as repression?
• What are the four steps of crisis intervention commonly taught in mental health nursing?
• Substance-induced mood disorder is best described as mood symptoms that:
• Inpatient hospital treatment is often the last mode of treatment. Which option best reflects this statement?
• In assessing affect, which term describes rapidly changing emotions?
• Empathy involves which of the following?
• Which are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
• Fixation as an ego defense mechanism involves...
• In the Johari Window, which quadrant represents traits known to the self but not to others?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as being influenced by cultural factors in mental health care?
• The brain region that regulates temperature, appetite, endocrine function, and sexual drive is the
• The hypothalamus regulates which of the following functions?
• Which parameter is NOT routinely monitored in patients taking lithium?
• Which of the following is a common Lithium side effect?
• What is the main purpose of DSM-5?
• Which term describes a lack of emotional responsiveness, often observed as reduced facial expression?
• Which ego defense mechanism involves shifting emotions to a safer object?
• Which class is more likely to cause metabolic side effects such as weight gain and lipid abnormalities?
• How do cultural factors influence assessment and treatment in mental health care?
• Countertransference and transference may occur during which phase?
• Which statement best describes denial as an ego defense mechanism?
• In assessing affect, which term means full range of expression?
• DSM-5 main purpose: It provides standardized diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders.
• Which term best describes a mood episode with abnormally elevated mood lasting at least one week?
• What distinguishes melancholic features of depression from other depressions?
• Mood lability is best described as:
• Which term is commonly associated with diminished ability to experience pleasure, often seen in major depressive disorder?
• Which statement best describes delirium in older adults?
• Which two medications are commonly prescribed SSRIs, and what is a common side effect?
• Which phrase best captures the concept of unpredictable mood swings?
• Which brain structure is most closely linked to memory formation?
• What is the standard sequence of steps in a suicide risk assessment?
• Which factor is a known risk for aggression or violence in a psychiatric setting?
• Which neurotransmitter is most associated with attention, learning, memory, sleep, wakefulness, and mood regulation?
• Transference in psychotherapy occurs when the client displaces feelings for others onto the therapist. Which option best describes this phenomenon?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of akathisia?
• Which statement describes ego defense mechanism known as sublimation?
• What does DSM-5-TR stand for?
• Which item is NOT typically assessed in a Mental Status Examination?
• Concealing dislike for someone by being overly nice to them is an example of which defense mechanism?
• Which describes a hypomanic episode?
• Which breathing technique is commonly taught to reduce acute anxiety?
• Agranulocytosis is characterized by which condition?
• Which term describes a mood that is serious or somber?
• Which statement best describes the side effects associated with cyclic antidepressants?
• Which of the following is a potential life-threatening reaction to antipsychotic medications?
• Which neurotransmitter is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?
• Which is NOT a core PTSD symptom cluster?
• What is a common characteristic shared by both PHQ-9 and GAD-7?
• Which class of antidepressants is commonly considered first-line due to favorable side effect profiles?
• Which practice best supports therapeutic communication in mental health care?
• Which elements are typically included in a Mental Status Examination (MSE)?
• What are extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and name two examples.
• Displacement is defined as...
• Sleep disorders can impact cognitive and emotional functioning by:
• Which statement best describes sublimation as a defense mechanism?
• Informed consent is best described as:
• Which defense mechanism involves expressing the opposite of an unacceptable impulse?
• Which sequence reflects Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
• Which are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
• Which of the following best describes the Tarasoff-related duty?
• Which comorbidity is most commonly associated with major depressive disorder and worsens prognosis?
• Which option is NOT part of the DIGFAST acronym?
• Which level immediately precedes self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy?
• Which health parameter is included in monitoring when using lithium?
• When should SSRIs be taken?
• Tarasoff duty requires clinicians to take which action when there is a credible threat?
• Who is the mental health pioneer known for leading deinstitutionalization to prevent abuse?
• Self-awareness is to minimize bias.
• Which term describes the therapist's emotional response to the client's transference?
• Which phase includes confidentiality and self-disclosure?
• In cognitive-behavioral therapy, what is the core relationship between distorted thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?
• In assessing affect, which term means slow to respond?
• What is a key adverse effect of benzodiazepine-based antianxiety medications?
• Which function is NOT typically associated with the temporal lobe?
• Which statement about the parietal lobe is true?
• In the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship, which activity is most characteristic?
• What is tardive dyskinesia and its primary risk factor?
• Which manual is widely used for psychiatric diagnoses?
• Which term describes persistent, mild depression lasting at least two years?
• Disulfiram is used as what kind of deterrent?
• Which term describes a normal, non-depressed mood?
• During the working phase, how does the nurse approach problem identification and boundaries?
• What dietary restriction is essential with MAO inhibitors?
• What are the core features of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
• Which term refers to knowledge from the art of nursing, including intuition and soft qualities?
• Which nurse theorist is associated with the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
• Agranulocytosis is a potential adverse effect associated with some antipsychotics, notably clozapine. Which option correctly identifies its laboratory finding?
• What are the main clusters of personality disorders?
• Which statement best describes Cluster C personality disorders?
• What distinguishes Panic Disorder from other anxiety disorders?
• Which set lists the four patterns of knowing?
• What is the difference between efficacy and potency?
• Which statement reflects a purpose of DSM-5-TR?
• Buspirone is typically used to treat which condition, and what is its onset?
• In practice, GAD-7 is best described as:
• Which SSRIs side effects are commonly reported? (Select the best description).
• Anticholinergic side effects commonly include which of the following?
• Name a mood stabilizer often used as an alternative or supplement to lithium.
• Tardive dyskinesia is best described as which of the following?
• Which term refers to knowledge from moral nursing knowledge that extends beyond the shift?
• Which feature is characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
• In psychiatric assessment, affect refers to:
• How do OCD symptoms typically present?
• The thalamus is primarily involved in which processes?
• Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
• Which word is not among the common terms used to describe affect?
• Which factor is essential to assess during youth mental health evaluations?
• Which of the following best represents major factors contributing to mental illness as described?
• Which statement best defines the ego defense mechanism known as reaction formation?
• Which of the following is NOT a nonverbal communication tool?
• Which statement correctly describes the function of the occipital lobe as given in the material?
• Which statement about youth school functioning is true in mental health assessments?
• What reaction is a major risk if a patient on MAO inhibitors consumes tyramine-containing foods?
• Which statement reflects a Healthy People 2030 objective regarding treatment for youth?
• Depressed mood is a core feature of which disorder?
• Which condition is acute and fluctuates, requiring differentiation from depression in older adults?
• Which statement best reflects self-awareness in nursing?
• What is the primary purpose of therapeutic communication in patient care?
• Which neurotransmitter is considered excitatory?
• Directive crisis interventions: Which of the following is an objective?
• Which statement accurately describes nonverbal communication?
• Which function is attributed to the occipital lobe in the material?
• What is a commonly recommended dosing time for SSRIs?
• Why is monitoring for metabolic syndrome important with antipsychotics?
• Which term refers to knowledge derived from life experiences and is expressed in facial expression?
• Which feature is most characteristic of melancholic depression?
• Which functions are associated with the temporal lobe?
• Which ego defense mechanism involves denying reality?
• Which ego defense mechanism involves returning to an earlier stage of development?
• Positive regard is defined as
• Serotonin is involved in which of the following functions?
• Which description best characterizes ego defense mechanism known as regression?
• In assessing affect, which term means incongruent or silly?
• What notable side effect is associated with SNRIs such as venlafaxine?
• Which statement best defines Major Depressive Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria?
• If you miss an SSRI dose, you should take it within how many hours?
• Which functions are associated with the parietal lobe?
• Acceptance in therapeutic relationships is best described as
• What is a core principle of HIPAA in behavioral health care?
• In assessing affect, which term describes a constrained or limited range of expression?
• Which outcome is most associated with family therapy in mental health treatment?
• Termination phase begins when clients' problems are resolved and is discussed during orientation, but when does it actually begin?
• Which statement accurately defines verbal communication?
• What are core features of PTSD after trauma exposure?
• What is the relationship between sleep disturbance and mental health symptoms?
• What should patients avoid while taking antianxiety medications?
• Which of the following describes a Healthy People 2030 objective?
• Which term signifies the intuitive, artful aspect of nursing practice?
• Which option best describes the function associated with the frontal lobe?
• Beyond serum lithium levels, what other safety parameter should be regularly monitored in patients taking lithium?
• In the Johari Window, which quadrant contains traits unknown to both self and others?
• Peplau's model of three phases includes which sequence?
• How do typical and atypical antipsychotics differ in mechanism and side effects?
• Which statement best differentiates Bipolar I disorder from Bipolar II disorder?
• Which type of interaction is associated with MAOI and SSRI leading to a dangerous condition?
• Which is the first-line approach for treating acute dystonia caused by antipsychotics?
• Dissociation is best described as...
• Lithium toxicity is characterized by which symptoms?
• Rationalization is defined as...
• Empathy vs Sympathy; which should the nurse have towards the patient?
• During the working phase, who identifies issues and how do boundaries apply?
• Cultural factors in mental health care: which statement is true?
• Which term describes knowledge based on observation or experiment?
• What are two common risks/side effects of TCAs and why are they clinically monitored?
• Which elements constitute an effective safety plan for a patient at risk of suicide?
• In the standard suicide risk assessment sequence, which factor comes immediately after ideation?
• Which term is the opposite of Flat in describing affect?
• Which neurotransmitter is linked to reward, motivation, and motor function, with a major role in complex movements?
• Which of the following is NOT a level in Maslow's hierarchy?
• Countertransference is best described as the therapist's emotional responses toward the client. Which option correctly captures this concept?
• What is the primary role of family therapy in mental health treatment?
• What distance is recommended for nurse-patient communication?
• In practice, PHQ-9 is best described as:
• Crisis Intervention: What is the typical duration of a crisis?
• Which item is not typically included in a safety plan for suicide risk?
• Which of the following is a highlighted area in Healthy People 2030?
• Mood-stabilizing drug example: which of the following is a mood stabilizing drug used for bipolar illness?
• Agranulocytosis is sometimes produced by which medication?
• Which is an example of sublimation?
• Hildegard Peplau is best known for developing which concept in psychiatric nursing?
• Antipsychotic drugs primarily achieve their effect by which mechanism?
• Norepinephrine is associated with which of the following functions?
• The hippocampus and amygdala are associated with which functions?
• Which term describes the process of examining feelings and responses, developing better coping skills, and achieving behavioral change in the working phase?
• What is the role of psychosocial rehabilitation in mental health recovery?
• What is the core principle of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
• Disulfiram reaction symptoms when alcohol is consumed include which of the following?
• What are classic mania symptoms represented by the acronym DIGFAST?
• Which mood state describes elevated mood with increased energy and activity?
• Pseudoparkinsonism from antipsychotics most closely presents with which feature?
• Dopamine is involved in which functions?
• Which of the following is considered a nonverbal communication tool?
• Consumption of tyramine-containing foods with MAO inhibitors can precipitate which dangerous reaction?
• What is a common risk with benzodiazepine use and an important clinical consideration?