Which of the following is not a true statement with respect to
confidentiality of the child or adolescent client?
(AnsA. The PMHNP should not be concerned with consent for disclosure
when child abuse or maltreatment has
...
Which of the following is not a true statement with respect to
confidentiality of the child or adolescent client?
(AnsA. The PMHNP should not be concerned with consent for disclosure
when child abuse or maltreatment has occurred.
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.
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 doesn't 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?
(AnsA. Complete blood count, thyroid function tests, and serum calciumB. 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
The therapeutic outcomes for children with disorders of written
expression are most favorable when they are characterized by:
(AnsA. Concomitant pharmacotherapy with a psychostimulant to promote
attention and focus
B. Multimodal therapy to include group interaction with peer-to-peer
feedback on writing samples
C. variety of tutors who will offer a variety of writing techniques,
composition strategies, and critiques
D. Intensive, continuous administration of individually tailored, one-onone expressive and creative writing therapy
Aripiprazole
(Ansability/ antipsychotic (atypical)
S/sx: drowsinessRisperidone
(Ans- Atypical antipsychotic causing high prolactin levels
with lots of extrapyramidal SE
Amphetamine IR
(AnsAdderall
CNS Stimulant
Amphetamine XR
(Ans- Adderall (XR) CNS Stimulant
Dextroamphetamine
(AnsCNS stimulant
*Mech*: Inc catecholamines at the synaptic cleft, especially NE and
dopamine.
*Use*: ADHD, narcolepsy, apetite control
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