A school-age client is evaluated for depression. Which assessment ...

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A school-age client is evaluated for depression. Which assessment tool does the nurse anticipate will be used by the psychologist?
 
  1. Denver Developmental Screening tool
  2. Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale
  3. Parent Developmental Questionnaire
  4. Disruptive Behavior Disorder Scale

Question 2

A nurse is calculating the maximum recommended dose that a school-age client diagnosed with depression can receive for sertraline (Zoloft). The recommended pediatric dose for sertraline (Zoloft) is 1.5 to 3 mg/kg/day.
 
  If the child weighs 31 kg, the maximum recommended dose for this child would be ____ mg.
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale is a tool used to assess for depression. The Denver Developmental Screening tool and the Parent Developmental Questionnaire are tools used to assess development. The Disruptive Behavior Disorder Scale is used to assess for autism.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 93
Rationale: The maximum recommended dose for sertraline (Zoloft) is 3 mg/kg/day. If the child weighs 31 kg, it would be 3  31 = 93 mg a day.