PMH 505
Psychiatric Management of
Children & Adolescents
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which medication is FDA-approved for the
treatment of childhood schizophrenia?
a) Risperidone
b) Fluoxetine
c) Lithium
d) Haloperidol
Correct Answer: a) Risperidone
Rationale: Risperidone is approved for the treatment of
schizophrenia in children ages 13-17.
2. True/False: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is ineffective
for treating anxiety disorders in adolescents.
Answer: False
Rationale: CBT is a well-established treatment for anxiety
disorders in adolescents and has been shown to be effective.
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a common side effect of
stimulant medications used to treat ADHD in children.
Correct Answer: Insomnia
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, Rationale: Stimulant medications can cause insomnia in some
children.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are potential signs of depression in adolescents?
a) Persistent sadness
b) Sudden drop in academic performance
c) Increased irritability
d) Loss of interest in favorite activities
Correct Answers: a), b), c), and d)
Rationale: These are all common signs of depression in
adolescents.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for ADHD in
children?
a) Psychotherapy
b) Medication
c) Dietary changes
d) Educational interventions
Correct Answer: b) Medication
Rationale: Medication is often the first-line treatment for ADHD
in children, followed by behavioral therapies.
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Psychiatric Management of
Children & Adolescents
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
©UOP 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which medication is FDA-approved for the
treatment of childhood schizophrenia?
a) Risperidone
b) Fluoxetine
c) Lithium
d) Haloperidol
Correct Answer: a) Risperidone
Rationale: Risperidone is approved for the treatment of
schizophrenia in children ages 13-17.
2. True/False: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is ineffective
for treating anxiety disorders in adolescents.
Answer: False
Rationale: CBT is a well-established treatment for anxiety
disorders in adolescents and has been shown to be effective.
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a common side effect of
stimulant medications used to treat ADHD in children.
Correct Answer: Insomnia
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, Rationale: Stimulant medications can cause insomnia in some
children.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are potential signs of depression in adolescents?
a) Persistent sadness
b) Sudden drop in academic performance
c) Increased irritability
d) Loss of interest in favorite activities
Correct Answers: a), b), c), and d)
Rationale: These are all common signs of depression in
adolescents.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for ADHD in
children?
a) Psychotherapy
b) Medication
c) Dietary changes
d) Educational interventions
Correct Answer: b) Medication
Rationale: Medication is often the first-line treatment for ADHD
in children, followed by behavioral therapies.
©UOP 2024/2025
