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CBme

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Childhood autism, Rett's disorder, and Asperger's disorder are considered to be part of:
 
  a) childhood schizophrenia
   b) autistic spectrum disorders
   c) developmental disorders
   d) autistic disorder spectrum

Question 2

A pediatrician and a psychologist are developing a treatment plan for a child who has been diagnosed with Rett's disorder. What caution will they discuss when they consider the use of antipsychotic drugs?
 
  a) The drugs can induce a childhood form of tardive dyskinesia that could lead to death.
   b) Antidepressants have shown great promise, although they may induce
   a rebound form of depression.
   c) The drugs may reduce stereotyped behaviors; however, they may also
   increase the frequency of seizures.
   d) Clozapine has shown great promise with difficult cases of schizophrenia, therefore, it should work with Rett's disorder. However, if the child is not carefully monitored, serious side effects could develop.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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