Final Exam: NR 606 / NR606 (Latest
Update ) Diagnosis and
Management in Psychiatric-Mental
Health II Practicum | Questions &
Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
_______ disorder is characterized by the persistent ingestion of nonfood
items that do not contain nutritional value for at least one month. Commonly
ingested substances vary with age and availability and range from clay, paper,
soap, hair, and soil to chalk, paint, metal, pebbles, or ice.
Answer:
PICA
Question:
What are some commonly ingested items with PICA?
Answer:
clay, paper, soap, hair, soil, chalk, pain, metal, pebbles, ice
,Question:
What is the DSM-5 criteria for PICA?
Answer:
For a pica diagnosis, the DMS-5-TR (APA, 2022) diagnostic criteria specify
that eating behaviors must not be developmentally appropriate or culturally
or socially sanctioned practices. Pica, like other eating and feeding disorders,
often occurs comorbidly with other medical and mental health conditions; in
these circumstances, pica must be severe enough to require clinical attention
to receive a separate diagnosis.
Ingestion for at least ONE MONTH
Question:
Name some risk factors for a PICA diagnosis
Answer:
neglect, lack of supervision and developmental delay
iron and zinc deficiency may cause PICA
,Question:
Name some medical complications of PICA
Answer:
Severe Anemia
Lead poisoning from excess consumption of paint flakes
Consumption of abrasive items such as rocks might cause intestinal
obstruction or tear
Infections from organisms and parasites that get inside the body from the
consumption of dirt or mud
Infections may damage the liver or kidneys
Esophageal tears caused by sharp or harsh objects like metal scraps
Damage to the brain from eating lead or any other harmful substances
Constipation, bloody stool, or diarrhea
Mouth and teeth injuries
DEATH- depending on the substance ingested
, Question:
As a PMHNP, what tests/labs would you order to assess for PICA related
symptoms or PICA poison ingestion?
Answer:
Iron/ Anemia labs
CBC
Zinc Labs
Check lead levels
Question:
What is the first line treatment for PICA?
Answer:
PSYCHOTHERAPY
PICA treatment is spearheaded by behavioral interventions.
Removal of ingested substances
Rewards Sytem
Use nutritional substances for replenishment if nutritional deficits are
causing the PICA
Update ) Diagnosis and
Management in Psychiatric-Mental
Health II Practicum | Questions &
Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
_______ disorder is characterized by the persistent ingestion of nonfood
items that do not contain nutritional value for at least one month. Commonly
ingested substances vary with age and availability and range from clay, paper,
soap, hair, and soil to chalk, paint, metal, pebbles, or ice.
Answer:
PICA
Question:
What are some commonly ingested items with PICA?
Answer:
clay, paper, soap, hair, soil, chalk, pain, metal, pebbles, ice
,Question:
What is the DSM-5 criteria for PICA?
Answer:
For a pica diagnosis, the DMS-5-TR (APA, 2022) diagnostic criteria specify
that eating behaviors must not be developmentally appropriate or culturally
or socially sanctioned practices. Pica, like other eating and feeding disorders,
often occurs comorbidly with other medical and mental health conditions; in
these circumstances, pica must be severe enough to require clinical attention
to receive a separate diagnosis.
Ingestion for at least ONE MONTH
Question:
Name some risk factors for a PICA diagnosis
Answer:
neglect, lack of supervision and developmental delay
iron and zinc deficiency may cause PICA
,Question:
Name some medical complications of PICA
Answer:
Severe Anemia
Lead poisoning from excess consumption of paint flakes
Consumption of abrasive items such as rocks might cause intestinal
obstruction or tear
Infections from organisms and parasites that get inside the body from the
consumption of dirt or mud
Infections may damage the liver or kidneys
Esophageal tears caused by sharp or harsh objects like metal scraps
Damage to the brain from eating lead or any other harmful substances
Constipation, bloody stool, or diarrhea
Mouth and teeth injuries
DEATH- depending on the substance ingested
, Question:
As a PMHNP, what tests/labs would you order to assess for PICA related
symptoms or PICA poison ingestion?
Answer:
Iron/ Anemia labs
CBC
Zinc Labs
Check lead levels
Question:
What is the first line treatment for PICA?
Answer:
PSYCHOTHERAPY
PICA treatment is spearheaded by behavioral interventions.
Removal of ingested substances
Rewards Sytem
Use nutritional substances for replenishment if nutritional deficits are
causing the PICA
