Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders: Key Features and Treatments

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders: Key
Features and Treatments



What is a key characteristic of Conduct Disorder?


ANSWERS: A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior violating the
basic rights of others or major age-appropriate norms.


What interventions are recommended for children with Conduct
Disorder?


ANSWERS: Structured schedules, firm limits, decreased stimulation,
and coordination with social services and law enforcement.


What is the potential outcome for children with Conduct Disorder as
they grow up?


ANSWERS: Up to 40% may develop antisocial personality disorder.


What are common medications used for Tourette Disorder?


ANSWERS: Antipsychotics and alpha agonists.

,What is the role of behavioral therapy in treating Tourette Disorder?


ANSWERS: Most effective when combined with pharmacological
intervention.

What are complex motor tics?


ANSWERS: Tics that include squatting, hopping, skipping, tapping,
and retracing steps.


What is echolalia in the context of Tourette Disorder?


ANSWERS: The repetition of what others say.


What is the nursing care focus for clients with ODD?


ANSWERS: Encouraging cooperation with therapy, helping clients
accept responsibility, and promoting self-worth.

,What is the impact of family influences on ODD development?


ANSWERS: Power struggles between parents and children can set the
stage for ODD.


What are the signs of impaired interpersonal relationships in ODD?


ANSWERS: Passive-aggressive behaviors, stubbornness,
disobedience, and resistance to directions.


What should be monitored in clients taking ADHD medications?


ANSWERS: Side effects such as overstimulation, insomnia, and potential
for seizures.

What is a common treatment approach for ADHD?


ANSWERS: Combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological
interventions.


What is the significance of monitoring for tolerance in ADHD agents?


ANSWERS: Prolonged use may lead to tolerance and dependence.

, What are the two types of onset for Conduct Disorder?


ANSWERS: Childhood-onset type and Adolescent-onset type


What are some biological influences on Conduct Disorder?


ANSWERS: Genetics, temperament, and neurobiological factors


Name a psychosocial influence that can predispose someone to
Conduct Disorder.


ANSWERS: Peer relationships


What family influences can contribute to Conduct Disorder?


ANSWERS: Parental rejection, inconsistent management, parental
sociopathy, lack of supervision, frequent changes in residence,
economic stressors, and marital conflict


What is a classic characteristic of Conduct Disorder?


ANSWERS: Use of physical aggression in violation of the rights of others