PMHNP Board Review Masterclass | Mania, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Personality Disorders & Exam Strategy

PMHNP Board Review Masterclass | Mania, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Personality Disorders & Exam Strategy Breakdown Preparing for the PMHNP board exam can feel overwhelming — especially when trying to master complex psychiatric diagnoses, pharmacology, therapy modalities, and high-yield board strategies all at once. In this powerful PMHNP review session, Dr. Thales Lopes breaks down essential psychiatric concepts while also teaching students how to strategically prepare for the PMHNP-BC examination using evidence-based study methods and diagnostic testing. This session covers high-yield clinical psychiatry topics including mania management, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, psychopharmacology, movement disorders, and board-style differential diagnosis strategies. You will also learn critical PMHNP exam preparation techniques, including how to use diagnostic tests effectively, prioritize PDFs and rationales, and structure your study schedule for maximum retention and board success. Topics include: Acute mania treatment priorities Antipsychotics vs lithium in mania ADHD diagnostic criteria and behavioral interventions Tic disorders and stimulant contraindications DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder ASD vs ODD vs language impairment Panic disorder medication management PTSD diagnostic clusters OCD ego-dystonic behaviors Schizophrenia age of onset Conduct Disorder vs IED Bupropion contraindications SSRIs and suicidality risks Diagnostic test strategy for PMHNP boards Crash Course Review preparation High-yield question bank mastery Whether you are weeks away from your boards or just beginning your preparation, this review session provides both the clinical knowledge and academic strategy needed to improve confidence and increase your chances of passing the PMHNP board exam. Study smarter. Think critically. Fight for every question. Prepare with NP Exam Coach https://npexamcoach.com/cart/ref/naim... USE CODE: MD150 FOR $100 OFF #PMHNP #PMHNPBoards #Psychiatry #PsychMentalHealth #NursePractitioner #PMHNPReview #MentalHealth #PsychiatricNursePractitioner #NPExamCoach #BoardPrep #PsychiatryBoards #ADHD #PTSD #OCD #BipolarDisorder #Schizophrenia #DBT #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Psychopharmacology #MentalHealthEducation PMHNP review, PMHNP board exam, psychiatric nurse practitioner, PMHNP crash course, psychiatry review, PMHNP pharmacology, ADHD treatment, mania treatment, lithium vs antipsychotics, PTSD review, OCD review, DBT borderline personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder PMHNP, panic disorder treatment, schizophrenia onset age, PMHNP diagnostic tests, PMHNP study strategy, psych NP boards, psychiatric diagnosis review, NP Exam Coach, Dr Thales Lopes, PMHNP high yield review, PMHNP exam prep, psychiatric medications, SSRIs, bipolar disorder mania, conduct disorder vs ODD, bupropion contraindications, psychiatry exam questions 0:45 Why are antipsychotics preferred first in acute mania instead of lithium? 4:22 What are the diagnostic criteria required for ADHD diagnosis? 8:10 What brain regions are associated with ADHD inattention and impulsivity? 11:28 Why should stimulants be avoided in patients with tic disorders? 15:05 What behavioral therapies are evidence-based for ADHD? 19:44 What is the best non-pharmacological treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder? 24:02 How do you differentiate Avoidant Personality Disorder from Schizoid Personality Disorder? 28:30 What distinguishes OCPD from OCD on board exams? 33:18 How do you differentiate ASD from ODD and language impairment? 38:12 What is the most evidence-based therapy for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? 42:06 How do you differentiate Intermittent Explosive Disorder from Conduct Disorder? 46:25 What are the contraindications for bupropion? 50:11 Which antidepressant side effects require patient education? 54:02 What is the first clinical priority when assessing a manic patient? 58:20 Why is lithium ineffective for acute psychotic mania symptoms? 1:02:44 What are the legal requirements for involuntary psychiatric admission? 1:07:03 How do thyroid abnormalities affect psychiatric presentations? 1:11:26 What medications are preferred for panic attacks versus panic disorder? 1:16:05 Why should propranolol be avoided in asthma patients? 1:20:12 How do you differentiate Panic Disorder from Generalized Anxiety Disorder? 1:24:37 What are the four diagnostic symptom clusters of PTSD? 1:29:18 Why is OCD considered ego-dystonic? 1:33:26 What neurotransmitters are associated with tic disorders? 1:37:10 What are the classic age ranges for schizophrenia onset in males and females? 1:41:24 How should students use question banks and rationales effectively? 1:45:18 Why are the 4 diagnostic tests mandatory for PMHNP preparation? 1:49:02 What study materials should students prioritize before the crash course review?