CMN 350 ACTUAL 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔drowsiness, dizziness, cognitive impairment, and dependence - ✔✔What are some
major side effects of benzo's?
✔✔lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam - ✔✔Which benzo's are appropriate for
older adults?
✔✔Lorazepam (ativan) - ✔✔Has a short half-life, making it less likely to cause daytime
sedation. Used in status epilepticus
✔✔Oxazepam (Serax) - ✔✔Metabolites are less likely to accumulate in older adults,
reducing risk of cognitive side effects
✔✔Temazepam (restoril) - ✔✔Primarily used for sleep, its metabolized more effectively
in older adults.
✔✔alcohol, opioids, CNS depressants, and antibiotics - ✔✔What are some drug
interaction with benzo's?
✔✔gradual tapering - ✔✔Long term use on benzo's requires ______________.
✔✔1-2 hours - ✔✔What is the onset of action of benzo's?
✔✔1-2 weeks - ✔✔What is the onset of action of buspirone?
✔✔Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ✔✔- Persistent pattern of angry/irritable mood
- Argumentative/defiant behavior
- Vindictiveness lasting >6 months
- Frequent temper loss, actively defies adult rules, deliberately annoys others
✔✔Conduct Disorder - ✔✔- Repetitive violation of social norms
- Aggression toward people/animals
- Destruction of property
- Serious rule violations
- Grow up to be "psychopaths"
- Physical violence, chronic bullying, lack of empathy
✔✔Both involve behavioral issues and defiance. Both can coexist with other disorders,
such as ADHD. - ✔✔What are the similarities between conduct disorder and ODD?
✔✔ODD is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant
behavior, and is generally less severe than conduct disorder. Conduct disorder involves
, more severe behaviors, such as aggression, violation of rules, and criminal activity. -
✔✔What are the differences between conduct disorder and ODD?
✔✔Approach that considers the child's individual needs, family dynamics, and broader
social context.
- Individual and family therapy is crucial; parent training - ✔✔What are some
interventions for conduct disorder?
✔✔CBT, family therapy, and parent training - ✔✔What are some interventions for ODD?
✔✔CBT - ✔✔Helps children identify and change negative thought patterns and
behaviors to positive ones.
✔✔Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - ✔✔- Persistent inattention
- Hyperactivity-impulsivity
- Symptoms present before age 12
- Impairment in multiple settings
- Difficulty sustaining attention, frequent task switching, excessive physical movement.
✔✔Multi-faceted approach is essential, tailored to the individuals needs and
developmental stage.
- Medication and CBT - ✔✔What are some interventions for ADHD?
✔✔stimulants and non-stimulants are often prescribed to improve focus
- Vyvanse, Ritalin, Adderall - ✔✔What are the medications for ADHD?
✔✔Autism Spectrum Disorder - ✔✔- Persistent social communication deficits
- Restricted/repetitive behaviors
- Symptoms present in early development
- Significant social/occupational impairment
- Challenges in social interaction, restricted interests, sensory processing differences.
✔✔Personalized approach tailored to the individuals unique strengths, challenges, and
needs.
- ABA, Speech and Language therapy - ✔✔What are some interventions for ASD?
✔✔Applied Behavior Analysis - ✔✔What type of behavioral therapy is used for children
with ASD?
✔✔ABA - ✔✔Focuses on breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, manageable
steps and using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
✔✔active listening, empathy, and setting boundaries - ✔✔What are the three steps to
building trust with a patient?
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔drowsiness, dizziness, cognitive impairment, and dependence - ✔✔What are some
major side effects of benzo's?
✔✔lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam - ✔✔Which benzo's are appropriate for
older adults?
✔✔Lorazepam (ativan) - ✔✔Has a short half-life, making it less likely to cause daytime
sedation. Used in status epilepticus
✔✔Oxazepam (Serax) - ✔✔Metabolites are less likely to accumulate in older adults,
reducing risk of cognitive side effects
✔✔Temazepam (restoril) - ✔✔Primarily used for sleep, its metabolized more effectively
in older adults.
✔✔alcohol, opioids, CNS depressants, and antibiotics - ✔✔What are some drug
interaction with benzo's?
✔✔gradual tapering - ✔✔Long term use on benzo's requires ______________.
✔✔1-2 hours - ✔✔What is the onset of action of benzo's?
✔✔1-2 weeks - ✔✔What is the onset of action of buspirone?
✔✔Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ✔✔- Persistent pattern of angry/irritable mood
- Argumentative/defiant behavior
- Vindictiveness lasting >6 months
- Frequent temper loss, actively defies adult rules, deliberately annoys others
✔✔Conduct Disorder - ✔✔- Repetitive violation of social norms
- Aggression toward people/animals
- Destruction of property
- Serious rule violations
- Grow up to be "psychopaths"
- Physical violence, chronic bullying, lack of empathy
✔✔Both involve behavioral issues and defiance. Both can coexist with other disorders,
such as ADHD. - ✔✔What are the similarities between conduct disorder and ODD?
✔✔ODD is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant
behavior, and is generally less severe than conduct disorder. Conduct disorder involves
, more severe behaviors, such as aggression, violation of rules, and criminal activity. -
✔✔What are the differences between conduct disorder and ODD?
✔✔Approach that considers the child's individual needs, family dynamics, and broader
social context.
- Individual and family therapy is crucial; parent training - ✔✔What are some
interventions for conduct disorder?
✔✔CBT, family therapy, and parent training - ✔✔What are some interventions for ODD?
✔✔CBT - ✔✔Helps children identify and change negative thought patterns and
behaviors to positive ones.
✔✔Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - ✔✔- Persistent inattention
- Hyperactivity-impulsivity
- Symptoms present before age 12
- Impairment in multiple settings
- Difficulty sustaining attention, frequent task switching, excessive physical movement.
✔✔Multi-faceted approach is essential, tailored to the individuals needs and
developmental stage.
- Medication and CBT - ✔✔What are some interventions for ADHD?
✔✔stimulants and non-stimulants are often prescribed to improve focus
- Vyvanse, Ritalin, Adderall - ✔✔What are the medications for ADHD?
✔✔Autism Spectrum Disorder - ✔✔- Persistent social communication deficits
- Restricted/repetitive behaviors
- Symptoms present in early development
- Significant social/occupational impairment
- Challenges in social interaction, restricted interests, sensory processing differences.
✔✔Personalized approach tailored to the individuals unique strengths, challenges, and
needs.
- ABA, Speech and Language therapy - ✔✔What are some interventions for ASD?
✔✔Applied Behavior Analysis - ✔✔What type of behavioral therapy is used for children
with ASD?
✔✔ABA - ✔✔Focuses on breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, manageable
steps and using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
✔✔active listening, empathy, and setting boundaries - ✔✔What are the three steps to
building trust with a patient?
