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D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The school nurse follows up with a third grader who was recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to make sure that he takes his prescribed medication.

What type of medication would the nurse most suspect this client is taking?
A) First-generation antipsychotic
B) Second-generation antipsychotic
C) Mood stabilizer
D) Stimulant

Question 2

At what age are prodromal assessment symptoms of bipolar disorder typically evident?

A) Younger than 3 years of age
B) Younger than 6 years of age
C) Younger than 9 years of age
D) Younger than 12 years of age

ambernicolefink · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The pharmacologic treatment for ADHD is stimulants and for bipolar disorder second-generationnot first-generationantipsychotics and mood stabilizers.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
In most cases, the prodromal symptoms of bipolar disorder are evident when the child is younger than 3 years of age.