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saliriagwu

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which mental health problems for children and adolescents may respond favorably to atypical antipsychotic medications? Select all that apply.
 
  a. ADHD
  b. Tic disorders
  c. Generalized anxiety disorder
  d. Posttraumatic stress disorder
  e. Pervasive developmental disorder

Question 2

A man is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit after arrest for attempting sexual contact with a minor. Which medication would the nurse most expect to be prescribed? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Haloperidol (Haldol), a first generation antipsychotic drug
  b. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), an analog of progesterone
  c. Clonazepam (Klonopin), a benzodiazepine antianxiety drug
  d. Cyproterone acetate (CPA), an inhibitor of testosterone
  e. Serotonergic antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac)
  f. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as tranylcypromine (Parnate)


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Yixagurpuldink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, E
Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly prescribed for tic disorders and pervasive developmental disorders. These drugs are not expected treatment for the other conditions listed.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
The pharmacological treatment of pedophilia involves the use of hormonal agents that suppress sexual drive and interest, such as antiandrogen agents (medroxyprogesterone, cyproterone) or SSRI antidepressants. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and antipsychotic and antianxiety drugs are not typically indicated for these disorders.


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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