(PMHNP) D347 NURS 6440 - Advanced PMH Care of Children & Adolescents- Latest OA Exam 2024.(PMHNP) D347 NURS 6440 - Advanced PMH Care of Children & Adolescents- Latest OA Exam 2024.(PMHNP) D347 NURS 6440 - Advanced PMH Care of Children & Adolescents- Latest OA Exam 2024.
,1. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood
regulation, and is often a focus in the treatment of depression in
adolescents?
- A) Dopamine
- B) Serotonin
- C) Norepinephrine
- D) GABA
Answer: B) Serotonin
- Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in
mood regulation. Many antidepressants, like SSRIs, target
serotonin pathways to alleviate symptoms of depression.
2. Which of the following interventions is considered most
effective for managing severe adolescent anxiety disorders in a
clinical setting?
- A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- B) Art Therapy
- C) Prayer
- D) Family Group Play
, Answer: A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Rationale: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is widely recognized
as an effective intervention for anxiety disorders and is often the
first-line treatment.
3. Which developmental theory is most relevant when assessing
the mental health of children and adolescents in clinical practice?
- A) Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
- B) Erikson's Psychosocial Development
- C) Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
- D) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer: B) Erikson's Psychosocial Development
- Rationale: Erikson's theory is particularly relevant in assessing
the psychosocial challenges that impact mental health across
different developmental stages.
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