NR606 / NR 606 Week 3 (Latest Update 2025):
Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health
II Practicum | Complete Guide with Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain
What are pediatric anxiety disorders? .....ANSWER.....Mental
health disorders affecting 9.4% of U.S. children.
What are the potential impacts of pediatric anxiety disorders?
.....ANSWER.....Academic and social impairment, can persist into
adulthood.
What is the most common comorbidity with pediatric anxiety
disorders? .....ANSWER.....Depression.
What is the prevalence of OCD across the lifespan?
.....ANSWER.....Between 1%-4%.
At what age do 80% of individuals with OCD show symptoms?
.....ANSWER.....By age 18.
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What are some symptoms of anxiety? .....ANSWER.....Trouble
concentrating, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, frequent
urination, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, restlessness,
nightmares, fidgeting, poor performance at school.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
.....ANSWER.....Excessive or unrealistic worry about everyday life
events.
What are the diagnostic criteria for GAD in children and teens?
.....ANSWER.....Same as for adults, but only one physical or
cognitive symptom is required for diagnosis.
How many symptoms are required for adult diagnosis of GAD?
.....ANSWER.....Three symptoms.
What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children aged 3-5
years? .....ANSWER.....1.3%.
What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children aged 6-
11 years? .....ANSWER.....6.6%.
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What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children aged 12-
17 years? .....ANSWER.....10.5%.
What is the total number of U.S. children and youth affected by
pediatric anxiety disorders? .....ANSWER.....Approximately 5.8
billion.
What is separation anxiety? .....ANSWER.....Normal part of
development in infancy and toddlerhood.
When does separation anxiety typically peak?
.....ANSWER.....Between 10-18 months.
When does separation anxiety typically end? .....ANSWER.....By
about 3 years.
What is separation anxiety disorder? .....ANSWER.....Intense or
prolonged worry or fear about being separated from loved
ones.
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What can trigger separation anxiety disorder?
.....ANSWER.....Stress that leads to separation from a loved one.
How is separation anxiety disorder diagnosed?
.....ANSWER.....When symptoms are excessive for the
developmental age and interfere with daily functioning.
What is social anxiety disorder in children and adolescents?
.....ANSWER.....Intense fear of social situations where scrutiny,
embarrassment, or humiliation are possible.
What are some physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder?
.....ANSWER.....Blushing, stammering, nausea, difficulty speaking,
racing heart.
How does social anxiety manifest in children?
.....ANSWER.....Tantrums, crying, clinging, freezing up,
withdrawing from social situations.
How long must symptoms be consistently present for a diagnosis
of social anxiety disorder? .....ANSWER.....6 months or longer.