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Identify a therapeutic management technique for a child with a tic disorder.
 
  1. Behavioral modification to suppress the tics
   2. Administer anti-psychotic medications to reduce the tics
   3. Education and support for the child and the family
   4. Genetic counseling for the family

Question 2

The pediatrician orders an opioid as a pain reliever for a child. The nurse is aware that research has shown that:
 
  a. children do not tolerate opioid medications well
  b. opioids tend to potentiate other medications to a dangerous level in children
  c. opioids are not a good choice for children over 10 as these children are more prone to addiction than younger children
  d. use of opioids for pain relief in children is unlikely to result in addiction even if used for the long-term



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1. Behavior modification does not aid in stopping tics form occurring.
2. Tics do not respond to antic-psychotic medications.
3. Support and education are important so that people understand that tics are involuntary.
4. There is little research to prove that tics are genetic in nature.

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A Incorrect: The nurse is aware that research has shown that children do tolerate opioid medications well then used alone or in combination with other medications.
B Incorrect: The nurse is aware that research has not shown that opioids tend to potentiate other medications to a dangerous level in children.
C Incorrect: The nurse is aware that research has shown that opioids are a good choice for children over 10 as the use of opioids for pain relief in children is unlikely to result in addiction even if used for the long-term.
D Correct: Used alone or in combination with other medications, opioids are among the strongest pain medications and the cornerstone of management for moderate to severe pain, including acute pain and long-term chronic pain. The use of opioids for pain relief is unlikely to result in addiction even then used for the long term.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


carojassy25

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

 

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