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ANCC PMHNP Review [Chapter 2] Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of the PMHNP role within an interdisciplinary team?✔✔To provide holistic, evidence-based psychiatric care while collaborating with other healthcare professionals
What does full practice authority mean for a PMHNP?✔✔The ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe without physician oversight
Who defines the PMHNP’s legal scope of practice?✔✔State nurse practice act
What must a PMHNP do before prescribing controlled substances in most states?✔✔Obtain a DEA number
What is the first step when expanding prescriptive authority to another state? 1 / 3
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✔✔Verify that state’s nurse practice act and licensing requirements
What federal agency regulates the prescribing of controlled substances?✔✔Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What is the primary purpose of credentialing in PMHNP practice?✔✔To verify qualifications and professional competence for clinical privileges
What is the purpose of certification for PMHNPs?✔✔To validate knowledge and skills in psychiatric mental health advanced practice
What is the minimum level of education required to become a PMHNP?✔✔Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing
What organization administers the PMHNP board certification exam?✔✔American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
What must be done to maintain PMHNP certification every 5 years? 2 / 3
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✔✔Meet continuing education and practice hour requirements and submit renewal application
What is required for PMHNPs to bill Medicare or Medicaid?✔✔Obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and enroll as a provider
What billing codes are used by PMHNPs to document and receive payment for services?✔✔Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
Who determines whether a PMHNP can practice independently or under supervision?✔✔State board of nursing
What does the PMHNP’s role include in health promotion and disease prevention?✔✔Providing education, screening, and early intervention for mental health conditions
What is an appropriate action when a PMHNP encounters a role conflict in practice?✔✔Consult professional standards and state regulations for guidance
What is the difference between licensure and certification?
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