If a parent does not appear readily reassured by the diagnosis or treatment plan, one should suspect

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Parents who remain unreassured despite explanations may harbor hidden anxieties about their child's health or the proposed interventions.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Impaired communication and social interaction are core features of ASDs, distinguishing them from other developmental disorders.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: These behaviors are classified as habit disorders, which often serve as self-soothing mechanisms to relieve tension or anxiety. They are not necessarily indicative of poor parenting or tics.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Minor criteria include arthralgia (joint pain without objective findings), fever, elevated acute phase reactants, and prolonged PR interval on ECG.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Psychotropic drugs can be given with caution to breastfeeding mothers, as they are often necessary for maternal mental health and have been studied for safety during lactation. The other drugs listed are generally contraindicated or require careful monitoring.