Author Question: The use of SSRIs in the treatment of depression in children and adolescents is: a. strongly ... (Read 88 times)

EAugust · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The use of SSRIs in the treatment of depression in children and adolescents is:

a. strongly warned against due to increased incidence of suicidal ideation and attempts
b. much more beneficial than individual or group psychotherapy
c. strongly advocated due to high degree of efficacy coupled with few adverse effects
d. considered a first-line treatment option

Question 2

When working with a client, you notice that he always tends to stand within 10 to 18 inches of others. The client's peers and the staff complain that this closeness is uncomfortable. The client follows you around the unit.

After assessing this client, your MOST likely conclusion will be that this client: a. has developed a bad habit
b. is lonely and needs friends
c. needs to work on boundary issues
d. would benefit from behavior modification

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The use of SSRIs is strongly warned against when treating children with depression due to the increased incidence of suicidal ideation and attempts. While the focus of studies concerning this has been paroxetine (trade name Paxil), there is evidence that there may be an increased risk for almost all SSRIs, except possibly fluoxetine (Prozac).

Answer to Question 2

C
Clients who maintain a personal space of only 12 to 10 inches of the nurse are demonstrating dependency. These clients may need to develop boundaries and a stronger sense of self to establish the social skills necessary to initiate communication with others. When appropriate in the nurse-client relationship, the nurse will use observations to let the client know how the client's verbal messages come across to others.