The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual by Raymond Zakhari, ISBN-13: 978-0826179425

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual by Raymond Zakhari, ISBN-13: 978-0826179425

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• Publisher: ‎ Springer Publishing Company; 1st edition (March 19, 2020)
• Language: ‎ English
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0826179428
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0826179425

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 Features:

• Reflects 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

Table of Contents:

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
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
Questions
Answers
Chapter 3: Theoretical Foundations of Care and Nonpharmacological Therapies
Questions
Answers
Chapter 4: Neuroanatomy, Physiology, and Mental Illness
Questions
Answers
Chapter 5: Psychopharmacology
Questions
Answers
Chapter 6: Physical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, and Differential Diagnosis
Questions
Answers
Chapter 7: Substance Use Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 8: Delirium and Neurocognitive Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 9: Psychotic Disorders and Delusions
Questions
Answers
Chapter 10: Sleep Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 11: Mood Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 12: Anxiety Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 13: Child/Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 14: Personality Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 15: Violence and Abuse
Questions
Answers
Chapter 16: Practice Test
Questions
Answers
Index

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