Mod 14 Addressing Medical Issues in Behavior Analytic Treatment (Copeland & Buch) Flashcards
Why is it often difficult for behavior analysts to determine when, or if, to refer a client for medical consultation?
(Select all that apply)
Symptoms and signs associated with medical conditions may be absent during behavioral challenges.
Clients may not be able to communicate their discomfort.
Behavior analysts are not necessarily trained to recognize medical conditions.
It is difficult to determine whether behavioral challenges are originated from medical or behavioral variables.
all of the above
Behavior analysts must make a determination as to whether or not to accept a client. According to the authors, what are some of considerations that behavior analysts make in the determination?
(Select all that apply)
Does the behavior analyst have an opening in their caseload?
Does the behavior analyst have enough registered behavior technicians to work with the client?
Does the behavior analyst have appropriate experiences to address the topography and the severity of behavioral challenges?
Does the behavior analyst have education and training for a documented disorder?
Does the behavior analyst have appropriate experiences to address the topography and the severity of behavioral challenges?
Does the behavior analyst have education and training for a documented disorder?
If your new client has a clear medical condition that may contribute to behavioral challenges, what would be your initial step prior to the implementation of behavioral intervention?
-refer to a physician for a medical evaluation
-talk to a physician who is familiar with relevant medical condition
- preference assessment
-functional analysis
refer to a physician for a medical evaluation
A behavior analyst has identified possible medical issues that could contribute to behavioral challenges exhibited by a client. What is the next step for the behavior analyst to take?
consult with valid online sources, such as WebMD
call the client’s physician
update the behavior plan to address the behavioral challenges
get a written consent from the client’s guardian in order to contact the client’s medical professionals
get a written consent from the client’s guardian in order to contact the client’s medical professionals
What information, at minimum, should be included in clients’ medical history files?
(Select all that apply)
contact information for clients’ medical professionals
medical diagnoses
current medications
social security number
contact information for clients’ medical professionals
medical diagnoses
current medications
What is helpful information about medications that clients take?
(Select all that apply)
durations of effectiveness of medications
price of medications
potential side-effects
dosages and routes of administration
durations of effectiveness of medications
potential side-effects
dosages and routes of administration
What are occult medical conditions?
medical conditions that are hard to detect
medical conditions that not many physicians can treat
medical conditions that require long-term care in hospital settings
medical conditions that have the prevalence of less than one percent in the population
medical conditions that are hard to detect
The authors provide some examples of warning signs commonly associated with certain medical conditions; however, they also provide some advice for these warning signs. What is their advice?
(Select all that apply)
not all warning signs are the result of medical conditions
These warning signs apply to all clients with medical conditions.
These warning signs require accurate and valid data collection system to indicate potential medical conditions.
Behavior analysts should consult with medical professionals when these warning signs are observed.
not all warning signs are the result of medical conditions
These warning signs require accurate and valid data collection system to indicate potential medical conditions.
What would be one way to get insight into a client’s possible medical conditions?
reading peer-reviewed journals
reviewing symptoms associated with specific medical conditions using online sources
checking family members’ medical histories
attending to professional medical conferences
checking family members’ medical histories
Behavior analysts can take an active role during the diagnosis and treatment by medical professionals. What are potential roles behavior analysts can take?
(Select all that apply)
contacting insurance provider to facilitate reimbursement for the medical cost
There is nothing behavior analysts can do during this process.
take data on medication side-effects
providing behavioral information to families and medical professionals
take data on medication side-effects
providing behavioral information to families and medical professionals
What is the first priority of behavior analysts when there is a suspicion of medical condition(s) contributing to clients’ behavioral needs?
-making sure that the client is taking appropriate medications
-making sure that the family is in contact with medical professionals
-making sure that behavior plans are not applied to biologically controlled behaviors
-making sure that behavior plans are implemented with high fidelity
-making sure that behavior plans are not applied to biologically controlled behaviors
