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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The acronym SLEPT is used for children with schizophrenia. The acronym stands for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SLEPT likely assesses key schizophrenia domains: social behavior, language, emotions, perceptions, and thinking (C), covering positive and negative symptoms comprehensively.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a known diagnosis of autism is receiving therapy for obsessions. The type of therapy that would be appropriate for the child would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavior modification therapy (A) targets specific obsessive behaviors in autism through reinforcement, making it most appropriate over family (B), social (C), or medication (D) options.
Question 3 of 5
An 11-year-old boy recently diagnosed with depression is starting a medication. Which one of the following would be a first-line drug in treating his depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lexapro (escitalopram, C), an SSRI, is a first-line treatment for pediatric depression due to efficacy and safety, unlike Buspar (anxiety, A), Depakote (mood stabilizer, B), or Lithium (bipolar, D).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting the guardians of a school-age child who has oppositional defiant disorder in identifying strategies to promote positive behavior. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend? (Select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) involves defiance and hostility toward authority. Effective strategies include: (C) a reward system to reinforce positive behavior, which aligns with behavioral therapy principles; (D) school sports to channel energy and build social skills; and (E) consistency in addressing unacceptable behavior to establish clear boundaries, a cornerstone of ODD management. (A) undermines authority by giving the child control over rules, and (B) may reinforce negative behavior by focusing on it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on an adolescent client who has depression. Which of the following are expected for this disorder? (Select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression in adolescents commonly presents with: (B) substance use as a coping mechanism, seen in many cases as self-medication; and (D) irritability, a hallmark symptom in teens, differing from adult sadness. (A) fear of being alone is more typical of anxiety disorders, and (C) weight gain is less common than weight loss due to appetite changes in depression.