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Q: What are the main features of ADHD?
Choices:
A) Depression and anxiety
B) Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness
C) Aggression and destruction of property
D) Speech delay and motor tics

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Answer: B) Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness

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Q: Which class of medications is commonly used to treat ADHD?
A) SSRIs
B) Stimulants
C) Antipsychotics
D) Alpha-adrenergic agonists

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Answer: B) Stimulants
A: Stimulants, such as amphetamines (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin).

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Q: What is a common side effect of stimulant medications for ADHD?
Choices:
A) Increased appetite
B) Sleepwalking
C) Appetite suppression and insomnia
D) Nausea

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Answer: C) Appetite suppression and insomnia

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Q: Which non-stimulant medications are used to treat ADHD?
Choices:
A) SSRIs
B) Atomoxetine and alpha-2a agonists
C) Benzodiazepines
D) Antipsychotics

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Answer: B) Atomoxetine and alpha-2a agonists

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Q: What is the primary treatment focus for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Choices:
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Pharmacotherapy
C) Parent/family-focused interventions
D) Social skills training

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Answer: C) Parent/family-focused interventions

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Q: What disorder is characterized by the sudden, repetitive, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations, such as throat clearing or jerking movements?
Choices:
A) ADHD
B) Conduct Disorder
C) Tic Disorders
D) Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Answer: C) Tic Disorders

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Q: What are the characteristics of Conduct Disorder (CD)?
Choices:
A) Inattention and hyperactivity
B) Anxiety and depression
C) Aggression, destruction of property, harm to others
D) Excessive worrying about harm to a loved one

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Answer: C) Aggression, destruction of property, harm to others

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Q: What is the typical age of onset for Tourette disorder, and what is its course?
Choices:
A) Onset in teenage years, worsens in adulthood
B) Onset in infancy, persists throughout life
C) Onset around age 3-9, peaks around age 9, and may decline by adulthood
D) Onset around age 5-7, remains stable into adulthood

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Answer: C) Onset around age 3-9, peaks around age 9, and may decline by adulthood

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Q: What pharmacological interventions are used for Tourette disorder?
Choices:
A) SSRIs and benzodiazepines
B) Antipsychotics and alpha-adrenergic agonists
C) Stimulants and antidepressants
D) Antihistamines and mood stabilizers

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Answer: B) Antipsychotics and alpha-adrenergic agonists

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Q: What is the most common childhood anxiety disorder, typically presenting around age7?
Choices:
A) Panic Disorder
B) Social Anxiety Disorder
C) Separation Anxiety Disorder
D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Answer: C) Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Q: What are the common somatic symptoms associated with anxiety in children?
Choices:
A) Vomiting and dizziness
B) Headaches, stomach aches, and sleep problems
C) Weight loss and hair loss
D) Frequent colds and infections

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Answer: B) Headaches, stomach aches, and sleep problems

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Q: What are the hallmark features of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
A) Fear of social situations
B) Fear of harm to or loss of a major attachment figure
C) Fear of heights and closed spaces
D) Fear of animals

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Answer: B) Fear of harm to or loss of a major attachment figure

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Q: What is the primary symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder in children?
*Choices:**
A) Fear of animals
B) Fear of separation from attachment figures
C) Aggression towards peers
D) Avoidance of schoolwork

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Answer: B) Fear of separation from attachment figures

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Q: What is the primary treatment for anxiety disorders in children, including Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Choices:
A) Antipsychotics
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C) Hypnotherapy
D) Family therapy

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Answer: B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Q: Which childhood disorder is associated with a high prevalence of comorbid OCD?
Choices:
A) Separation Anxiety Disorder
B) Conduct Disorder
C) Tourette disorder
D) ADHD

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Answer: C) Tourette disorder

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Q: What is a typical nursing intervention for children with disruptive behavior disorders like ODD and Conduct Disorder?
Choices:
A) Provide strict isolation
B) Avoid setting limits
C) Promote social skills and enforce clear expectations
D) Administer sedatives

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Answer: C) Promote social skills and enforce clear expectations

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Q: What is a common side effect of stimulant medications for ADHD, such as methylphenidate or amphetamines?
Choices:
A) Drowsiness and weight gain
B) Appetite suppression and insomnia
C) Hyperactivity and aggression
D) Hallucinations and weight gain

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Answer: B) Appetite suppression and insomnia

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Q: Which non-stimulant medication is used to treat ADHD and may be preferred in cases of stimulant intolerance?
*Choices:**
A) Risperidone
B) Atomoxetine
C) Aripiprazole
D) Clonidine

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Answer: B) Atomoxetine

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Q: What type of therapy is often used for children with disruptive behavior disorders like ODD and CD?
Choices:
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Family Therapy
C) Parent Management Training
D) Hypnotherapy

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Answer: C) Parent Management Training

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Q: What is a common physical symptom that accompanies anxiety disorders in children?
Choices:
A) Hyperactivity
B) Somatic complaints
C) Increased appetite
D) Weight gain

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Answer: B) Somatic complaints

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Q: Which nursing intervention is important when managing children with anxiety disorders?
Choices:
A) Isolating the child
B) Avoiding discussion of symptoms
C) Encouraging predictable routines and simple explanations
D) Administering sedatives immediately

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Answer: C) Encouraging predictable routines and simple explanations

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Q: What is an important nursing consideration when administering alpha-adrenergic agonists like clonidine to children with ADHD?
Choices:
A) Monitor for weight gain and increased energy
B) Monitor for sedation and hypotension
C) Increase fluid intake
D) Assess for hallucinations

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Answer: B) Monitor for sedation and hypotension

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Q: Which class of medications is commonly used to manage tics in Tourette Disorder?
A) Stimulants
B) SSRIs
C) Antipsychotics
D) Benzodiazepines

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Answer: C) Antipsychotics

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Q: What are common comorbidities in children with ADHD?
Choices:
A) Autism and depression
B) ODD and anxiety
C) Schizophrenia and OCD
D) Dyslexia and speech delay

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Answer: B) ODD and anxiety

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Q: In children with ADHD, what is the target effect of psychostimulant medications like Adderall?
Choices:
A) Increased energy
B) Improved attention and focus, decreased impulsivity
C) Weight gain and sedation
D) Increased appetite

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Answer: B) Improved attention and focus, decreased impulsivity

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Q: What is an effective intervention for children with conduct disorder to help improve social behavior?
Choices:
A) Increasing punishment
B) Promoting social skills training
C) Isolating the child
D) Encouraging aggressive play

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Answer: B) Promoting social skills training

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Q: What is the peak age range for the onset of Tourette Disorder?
A) 1-3 years
B) 3-9 years
C) 10-12 years
D) 15-17 years

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Answer: B) 3-9 years

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Q: Which assessment tools are commonly used to evaluate ADHD in children?
Choices:
A) MMSE
B) Vanderbilt and Conners’ rating scales
C) PHQ-9
D) Hamilton Anxiety Scale

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Answer: B) Vanderbilt and Conners’ rating scales

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Q: What is the most common childhood anxiety disorder, typically manifesting as school phobia?
Choices:
A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B) Panic Disorder
C) Separation Anxiety Disorder
D) Social Anxiety Disorder

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Answer: C) Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Q: What is an important focus of nursing assessment for children with ADHD?
Choices:
A) Only focusing on behavior
B) Evaluating their developmental, medical, eating, and sleeping patterns
C) Monitoring their medication use only
D) Observing their play habits exclusively

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Answer: B) Evaluating their developmental, medical, eating, and sleeping patterns

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