NURS660 Exam 3: Questions and
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What are breath holding spells often associated with? - correct answer-
iron deficiency anemia
By when is autism usually evident? - correct answer-age 3
Differentiate between autism, Rhett syndrome, and childhood
disintegrative disorder. - correct answer-autism: more common in boys,
moderate to severe impairment with communication, socialization, and
behavior +/- intellectual disability
rhett syndrome: development is normal for first 6-18 months and then
regression or loss of abilities occurs. associated with meaningless
gestures or movements.
childhood disintegrative didsorder: regression following a period of at
least 2 years of normal development, onset by age 10. rare
,How does Asperger's differ from autism? - correct answer-typically later
onset
issues w/ socialization and concentration rather than intellectual
disability
average to above average intelligence
Describe the 3 autism screening tools. - correct answer-CHAT for 18-24
months
MCHAT for toddlers
CAST for children >3 years
Name some autism red flags. - correct answer-Failure to meet
milestones, sibling w/ autism, problems w/ eye contact, does not
respond to name by 12 months, no babbling/gesturing, does not play
pretend games by 18 months, no single words by 16 months, no two-
word phrases by 24 months, loss of any language or social abilities at
any age
,Describe the 3 subsets of ADHD. - correct answer-ADHD-H: only
hyperactive
ADHD-I: only inattentive
ADHD-C: combined, most common
Which types of ADHD are more common for each gender? - correct
answer-girls more inattentive
boys more hyperactive
What are some medical causes of ADHD that should be ruled out? -
correct answer-lead poisoning, fetal alcohol syndrome, nutritional
deficiencies (even during pregnancy)
The symptoms of ADHD can occur in children who do not have ADHD.
What's the main difference in these populations? - correct answer-in
those w/ ADHD, the symptoms must significantly impair adaptive
functioning at home AND school (if only at one, need to figure out
what's going on because ADHD would occur at both--for example, if
only at home, may be a homelife situation)
, Per the DSM-V, how long do ADHD symptoms need to be present to
obtain a diagnosis? - correct answer->/= 6 criteria for >/= 6 months
very lengthy workup time
Name the 3 major broad symptoms of ADHD - correct answer-
Impulsivitiy, hyperactivity, inattentiveness
Which is the most commonly used screening tool for ADHD and how
should it be used? - correct answer-Vanderbilt Rating Scale
filled out by parents AND by teacher
What is the first line medication for ADHD (and the two categories) and
what age can it be initiated at generally? - correct answer-stimulants
(either methylphenidate or amphetamine)
use at age 6+ (if s/s at ages 4-5, behavioral/lifestyle only)
How should stimulants be prescribed and how often must you see the
patient? - correct answer-they are Schedule II controlled substances, so
Answers 2025|2026 Verified Graded A+
Already Passed!
What are breath holding spells often associated with? - correct answer-
iron deficiency anemia
By when is autism usually evident? - correct answer-age 3
Differentiate between autism, Rhett syndrome, and childhood
disintegrative disorder. - correct answer-autism: more common in boys,
moderate to severe impairment with communication, socialization, and
behavior +/- intellectual disability
rhett syndrome: development is normal for first 6-18 months and then
regression or loss of abilities occurs. associated with meaningless
gestures or movements.
childhood disintegrative didsorder: regression following a period of at
least 2 years of normal development, onset by age 10. rare
,How does Asperger's differ from autism? - correct answer-typically later
onset
issues w/ socialization and concentration rather than intellectual
disability
average to above average intelligence
Describe the 3 autism screening tools. - correct answer-CHAT for 18-24
months
MCHAT for toddlers
CAST for children >3 years
Name some autism red flags. - correct answer-Failure to meet
milestones, sibling w/ autism, problems w/ eye contact, does not
respond to name by 12 months, no babbling/gesturing, does not play
pretend games by 18 months, no single words by 16 months, no two-
word phrases by 24 months, loss of any language or social abilities at
any age
,Describe the 3 subsets of ADHD. - correct answer-ADHD-H: only
hyperactive
ADHD-I: only inattentive
ADHD-C: combined, most common
Which types of ADHD are more common for each gender? - correct
answer-girls more inattentive
boys more hyperactive
What are some medical causes of ADHD that should be ruled out? -
correct answer-lead poisoning, fetal alcohol syndrome, nutritional
deficiencies (even during pregnancy)
The symptoms of ADHD can occur in children who do not have ADHD.
What's the main difference in these populations? - correct answer-in
those w/ ADHD, the symptoms must significantly impair adaptive
functioning at home AND school (if only at one, need to figure out
what's going on because ADHD would occur at both--for example, if
only at home, may be a homelife situation)
, Per the DSM-V, how long do ADHD symptoms need to be present to
obtain a diagnosis? - correct answer->/= 6 criteria for >/= 6 months
very lengthy workup time
Name the 3 major broad symptoms of ADHD - correct answer-
Impulsivitiy, hyperactivity, inattentiveness
Which is the most commonly used screening tool for ADHD and how
should it be used? - correct answer-Vanderbilt Rating Scale
filled out by parents AND by teacher
What is the first line medication for ADHD (and the two categories) and
what age can it be initiated at generally? - correct answer-stimulants
(either methylphenidate or amphetamine)
use at age 6+ (if s/s at ages 4-5, behavioral/lifestyle only)
How should stimulants be prescribed and how often must you see the
patient? - correct answer-they are Schedule II controlled substances, so
