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This review manual prepares students to successfully pass the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination. It encompasses all of the essential knowledge required, uses a succinct outline format that highlights critical detail, and systematically follows the test blueprint so that those taking the exam will be optimally prepared.
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual begins with an overview of the certification examination, self-care, and test tips; the role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, scope of practice, and regulations; and the theoretical foundations of care. Other topics examined include the neuroanatomy and physiology of mental illness; psychopharmacology; and physical assessment, diagnostic tests, and differential diagnosis. A wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5, are also reviewed. Each of the chapters include learning objectives and end-of-chapter review questions. The review manual concludes with a 150-question practice test.
KEY FEATURESReflects the latest ANCC test blueprint
Includes test-taking strategies and tips for preparing for the big day; scope of practice; and theoretical foundations of care
Covers a wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5
Includes end-of-chapter review questions and rationales PLUS a valuable 150-question practice test with rationales—more than 400 questions in total
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Preparing to Pass the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam
Chapter 2: The Role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Regulations and Scope of Practice
Chapter 3: Theoretical Foundations of Care and Nonpharmacological Therapies
Chapter 4: Neuroanatomy, Physiology, and Mental Illness
Chapter 5: Psychopharmacology
Chapter 6: Physical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, and Differential Diagnosis
Chapter 7: Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 8: Delirium and Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 9: Psychotic Disorders and Delusions
Chapter 10: Sleep Disorders
Chapter 11: Mood Disorders
Chapter 12: Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 13: Child/Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 14: Personality Disorders
Chapter 15: Violence and Abuse
Chapter 16: Practice Test
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