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6 months’ free digital access included! See inside for details. 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

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Author:   Raymond Zakhari, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9780826179425

ISBN 10:   0826179428
Pages:   294
Publication Date:   19 March 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780826153999
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of 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 Index

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Raymond Zakhari, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Nurse Practitioner New York-Presbyterian Hospital President and Founder Metro Medical Direct New York, New York

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