PN mental health unit 3
1. 12%/ages 12-17 <Ans> What percentage and age does major depression
affect girls and boys?
2. family influence <Ans> It is believed that the major factor in development of
depression is <Ans>
3. childhood bipolar disorder episodes <Ans> Episodes include <Ans>
hyperactivity, grandiose delusions, irritability, rapid speech/racing thoughts,
reduced need and desire for sleep, and rapid mood swings
4. suicide <Ans> What is the third leading cause of death in children ages 10-14
years of age.
5. depression and bipolar disorder <Ans> What are the two major contributors to
suicide risk in children?
6. ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) <Ans> diagnosis that
includes prob- lems of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness and is usually
diagnosed by the age of 12.
7. Autism Spectrum Disorder <Ans> is a neurodevelopmental disorder that
includes classic autism and Asperger's syndrome. Characterized by persistent
difficulties in social communication and social interaction, problems in maintaining
relationships, and repetitive patterns of behavior.
8. conduct disorder <Ans> is a disorder of childhood and adolescence that
involves long-term, chronic behavior problems associated with physical
aggression, defi- ance, rule breaking, and disturbed peer relationships
9. post-partum blues <Ans> are a common and normal reaction related to an
abrupt change in hormone levels when a pregnancy ends whether from birth,
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, miscarriage, or abortion.
10. postpartum blues <Ans> are an extremely common response to the sudden
changes immediately after childbirth, believed to be caused by plummeting levels
of the hormones estrogen and progesterone right after birth
11. psychostimulants, nonstimulant <Ans> Two classifications of drugs used
to treat ADHD?
12. video games, volleyball <Ans> Which of the following activities is most
helpful for a child with ADHD? Checkers, pool, video games, volleyball
13. CNS stimulants <Ans> Which of the following groups of medications are
most com- monly used with ADHD? CNS depressants, CNS stimulants,
Antidepressants, or Antipsychotics
14. All of the above <Ans> Martin is 7 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD.
He has broken his arm and requires surgery to have it set. You are the nurse
doing he admission checklist with Martin and his family. You know that people with
ADHD <Ans> Have normal or above average intelligence, Are impulsive, Are
inattentive or easily distracted, All of the above
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1. 12%/ages 12-17 <Ans> What percentage and age does major depression
affect girls and boys?
2. family influence <Ans> It is believed that the major factor in development of
depression is <Ans>
3. childhood bipolar disorder episodes <Ans> Episodes include <Ans>
hyperactivity, grandiose delusions, irritability, rapid speech/racing thoughts,
reduced need and desire for sleep, and rapid mood swings
4. suicide <Ans> What is the third leading cause of death in children ages 10-14
years of age.
5. depression and bipolar disorder <Ans> What are the two major contributors to
suicide risk in children?
6. ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) <Ans> diagnosis that
includes prob- lems of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness and is usually
diagnosed by the age of 12.
7. Autism Spectrum Disorder <Ans> is a neurodevelopmental disorder that
includes classic autism and Asperger's syndrome. Characterized by persistent
difficulties in social communication and social interaction, problems in maintaining
relationships, and repetitive patterns of behavior.
8. conduct disorder <Ans> is a disorder of childhood and adolescence that
involves long-term, chronic behavior problems associated with physical
aggression, defi- ance, rule breaking, and disturbed peer relationships
9. post-partum blues <Ans> are a common and normal reaction related to an
abrupt change in hormone levels when a pregnancy ends whether from birth,
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, miscarriage, or abortion.
10. postpartum blues <Ans> are an extremely common response to the sudden
changes immediately after childbirth, believed to be caused by plummeting levels
of the hormones estrogen and progesterone right after birth
11. psychostimulants, nonstimulant <Ans> Two classifications of drugs used
to treat ADHD?
12. video games, volleyball <Ans> Which of the following activities is most
helpful for a child with ADHD? Checkers, pool, video games, volleyball
13. CNS stimulants <Ans> Which of the following groups of medications are
most com- monly used with ADHD? CNS depressants, CNS stimulants,
Antidepressants, or Antipsychotics
14. All of the above <Ans> Martin is 7 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD.
He has broken his arm and requires surgery to have it set. You are the nurse
doing he admission checklist with Martin and his family. You know that people with
ADHD <Ans> Have normal or above average intelligence, Are impulsive, Are
inattentive or easily distracted, All of the above
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