Walden NURS 6660 FINAL EXAMQuestion 1 In which demographic is depression twice as prevalent in girls as compared to boys? A. Preschoolers B. School aged C. Adolescents D. All children
Question 2
Andrew is a 14-year-old male who is being managed for bipolar I disorder. He was started on lithium 6 ...
In which demographic is depression twice as prevalent in girls as compared to boys?
A. Preschoolers
B. School aged
C. Adolescents
D. All children
Question 2
Andrew is a 14-year-old male who is being managed for bipolar I disorder. He was started on
lithium 6 weeks ago and has achieved a serum level of 1.1 mEq/L according to his most recent
blood work. Andrew says he does not feel any different, but both his parents and teachers report
improvement in his mood. He has been more stable, is getting along better with friends and siblings,
and is even more interested in his schoolwork. The PMHNP plans to maintain Andrew on this
medication and knows that he will need which of the following ongoing laboratory assessments?
A. Complete blood count, thyroid function tests, and serum calcium
B. Liver function tests, complete blood count, and 12-lead electrocardiogram
C. White blood cell differential, fasting glucose, and fasting lipid profile
D. Comprehensive metabolic panel, complete blood count, and thyroid function tests
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,Question 3
Confidentiality is a complex topic in the world of child and adolescent psychiatry. The last 40 to 50
years have been characterized by increased attention to this issue and the publication of various ethical
codes and practice position statements by professional organizations. Which of the following is not a
true statement with respect to confidentiality of the child or adolescent client?
A. The PMHNP should not be concerned with consent for disclosure when child abuse or
maltreatment has occurred.
WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS 6660 FINAL EXAM
B. In 1979, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) stated that children 12 years of age or
older can give consent for disclosure.
C. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Code of Ethics
states that consent is not required for disclosure.
D. Regardless of code or position statement by any organization, the best approach is when
the child and PMHNP agree on disclosure.
Question 4
Debi is a 15-year-old girl who is currently being treated for depression. Her parents have been very
proactive and involved in her care, and Debi has achieved remission 2 months after beginning
treatment with a combination of pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. While
counseling Debi’s parents about important issues in management, the PMHNP advises that:
A. There is a > 50% likelihood that Debi’s younger sibling will develop depressive symptoms
B. The mean length of major depressive episode in adolescents is 4 months
20 to 40% of adolescents who have major depressive disorder will develop bipolar I
within 5 years
C.
D. Adolescent-onset depression typically needs long-term pharmacologic management to
prevent relapse
,Question 5
The therapeutic outcomes for children with disorders of written expression are most favorable when
they are characterized by:
Concomitant pharmacotherapy with a psychostimulant to promote attention and focus
Multimodal therapy to include group interaction with peer-to-peer feedback on writing
samples
A variety of tutors who will offer a variety of writing techniques, composition strategies, and
critiques
Intensive, continuous administration of individually tailored, one-on-one expressive and
creative writing therapy
Question 6
When considering a diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder, the PMHNP knows that the
diagnosis may be associated with:
A. Above-average scores on performance subtests of standardized intelligence testing
B. Below-average scores on verbal subtests of standardized intelligence testing
C. Soft neurologic signs on physical examination such as slight reflex abnormalities
D. Physical findings consistent with neuromuscular disease such as muscular dystrophy
Question 7
Caylee is a 5-year-old girl who is referred for evaluation by child protective services. She was
recently removed from her biological family and placed in foster care, as her home environment
was reportedly unsafe due to conditions of extreme neglect. Her foster mother reports that Caylee
is very quiet and withdrawn and always appears sad and disinterested in her surroundings;
however, she becomes very irritable when anything unexpected or unplanned occurs. The foster
mother became very concerned when it appeared that Caylee was hallucinating. The PMHNP
considers that:
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, A. Caylee is at high risk for suicide and precautions should be taken
B. The hallucinations are consistent with brief psychotic disorder or schizophrenia
C. The history and reported symptoms are typical of depressive disorder in young children
D. This is a common situation when prepubertal children are removed from the biological
parents regardless of how dysfunctional they are
Question 8
Children with gender dysphoria typically have higher rates of all the following except:
A. Depression
B. Impulse control disorders
C. Anxiety disorders
D. Eating disorder
Question 9
Eileen is a 23-month-old girl who is being evaluated for autism spectrum disorder because her
pediatrician is concerned about the presence of developmental red flags. She has just a few words of
speech and has not put together any meaningful two-word phrases. While taking a history from
Eileen’s mother the PMHNP learns that for approximately the last 2 months Eileen has been seen
eating paint chips that are peeling off the baseboard and window sills in the family home; when she
sees one she puts it in her mouth. This is a concern because they live in an old farmhouse and there
may be lead-based paint in some of the paint layers. The PMHNP considers that which of the
following is not consistent with a diagnosis of pica?
A. A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
B. Symptoms < 6 months duration
C. The pattern of eating
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