NUR 401: Final Exam: Mental Health Care of Pediatric
Clients and Families- Qs & As
occur in all socioeconomic backgrounds- many situations occur in both environments but
different backgrounds contribute differently providing unique circumstances; divorce, access
to illicit drugs with money or location Correct Ans-What type of children do psychiatric
illnesses occur in
-high or low socioeconomic
-access to services and treatment likely for higher economic backgrounds Correct Ans-How
does familial influence effect a childs mental health
must consider what is and is not "normal" developmentally
-preventive programs can improve social and emotional development, reduce risks Correct
Ans-What must we consider in order to identify abnormals early to provide early intervention
and treatment in children with mental illnesses
many interventions (pharmacologic and psychosocial) when available and used Correct
Ans-What can provide significant improvement to a childs mental illness
1 in 5 (20%) Correct Ans-How common is it for a child to currently have or at some point
during their life have a seriously debilitating mental disorder
-Long-term mental disorders in adulthood
-Thwarted development
, NUR 401: Final Exam: Mental Health Care of Pediatric
Clients and Families- Qs & As
-Diminished productivity
-Conflict within family and in community
-Child welfare involvement
-Juvenile justice involvement
-Special education resources needed
-Physical health impairments Correct Ans-What are the effects of childhood mental illness
chronic physical conditions Correct Ans-according to WHO what is poor mental health a
risk factor for
Chronic physical conditions
-also people with chronic physical conditions are at risk of developing poor mental health
Correct Ans-What are people with serious mental health conditions at high risk of
experiencing
-long-acting stimulants
-Short/intermediate acting stimulants
-non stimulants Correct Ans-What types of medications are used for mental health in
pediatric patients
-adderall XR
-Adderall
, NUR 401: Final Exam: Mental Health Care of Pediatric
Clients and Families- Qs & As
-Vyvanse
-Focalin and XR
-Ritalin and LA
-Concerta Correct Ans-What are the long-acting stimulants
-Ritalin and SR
-Methylin chewable and oral solution
-Metadate ER
-Dexedrine
-Adderall Correct Ans-What are the short/intermediate acting stimulants
-strattera
-Wellbutrin
-Clonidine
-Trycyclics AD
-Guanfacine Correct Ans-What are the non-stimulants
increase the ability of the child to focus and concentrate in order to learn Correct Ans-
What are stimulants and non stimulants used for in children
related to amphetamine use
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