Final Exam: NR 606 / NR606 (Latest
Update ) Diagnosis and
Management in Psychiatric-Mental
Health II Practicum | Week 5 - 8 |
Questions with Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain
Question:
Measures to combat anorexia with stimulant medications
Answer:
1) Take medication with food
2) Switch to Focalin
Question:
Treatment of comorbidities of ADHD (anxiety)
Answer:
Switch to non-stimulant (Guanfacine, Clonidine, Atomoxetine)
,Question:
Work up for starting stimulant medication
Answer:
EKG if family history of cardiac issues
Question:
Recommendations for parents training in behavior management as 1st-line
Answer:
What parents learn when trained in behavior therapy:
Positive Communication
Positive Reinforcement
Structure and Discipline
Behavior therapy, given by parents, teaches children to better control their
own behavior, leading to improved functioning at school home and in
relationships. Learning and practicing behavior therapy requires time and
effort, but has lasting benefits for the child.
, Question:
DX criteria for ODD
Answer:
1) Symptoms must have occurred during an interaction with one or more
individuals that are not siblings within the last 6 months
2) Children <5, behaviors must occur on most days for at least 6 months
3) Angry/irritable, loss of temper, annoyed, argumentative, resentment,
defiant, argues with authority figures, refuses to follow rules, blames others,
vindictive, spiteful
Question:
Conduct disorder exhibit
Answer:
1) Lack of empathy
2) Aggression
3) Impulsivity
Update ) Diagnosis and
Management in Psychiatric-Mental
Health II Practicum | Week 5 - 8 |
Questions with Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain
Question:
Measures to combat anorexia with stimulant medications
Answer:
1) Take medication with food
2) Switch to Focalin
Question:
Treatment of comorbidities of ADHD (anxiety)
Answer:
Switch to non-stimulant (Guanfacine, Clonidine, Atomoxetine)
,Question:
Work up for starting stimulant medication
Answer:
EKG if family history of cardiac issues
Question:
Recommendations for parents training in behavior management as 1st-line
Answer:
What parents learn when trained in behavior therapy:
Positive Communication
Positive Reinforcement
Structure and Discipline
Behavior therapy, given by parents, teaches children to better control their
own behavior, leading to improved functioning at school home and in
relationships. Learning and practicing behavior therapy requires time and
effort, but has lasting benefits for the child.
, Question:
DX criteria for ODD
Answer:
1) Symptoms must have occurred during an interaction with one or more
individuals that are not siblings within the last 6 months
2) Children <5, behaviors must occur on most days for at least 6 months
3) Angry/irritable, loss of temper, annoyed, argumentative, resentment,
defiant, argues with authority figures, refuses to follow rules, blames others,
vindictive, spiteful
Question:
Conduct disorder exhibit
Answer:
1) Lack of empathy
2) Aggression
3) Impulsivity
