You are assigned to work with a child who has a diagnosis of ...

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You are assigned to work with a child who has a diagnosis of dysthymia. Which of the following symptoms do you MOST expect to find when taking a history from the mother?
 
  a. depression for most of the day, almost every day, for 2 or more years
  b. refusal to get out of bed and failure to go to school or do usual tasks of childhood
  c. difficult moods that include rage, anger, aggression, severe jealousy, and hatred
  d. a period of severe depression lasting less than 3 months, disappearing suddenly

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines the term complementary modalities?
 
  a. processes of providing compliments to clients, colleagues, and administrators
  b. physical alternatives for managing symptoms and maintaining functioning
  c. adjunctive practices to reduce stress, enhance functioning, and promote health
  d. techniques to stimulate sympathetic responses of the psychophysiological state

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Answer to Question 1

A
As in adult cases, an affected child with dysthymia is depressed for most of the day on most days, and symptoms continue for several years. Such prolonged mood depression in a very young child can have a profound effect on self-image.

Answer to Question 2

C
Complementary modalities are those modalities used as an adjunct to medical care and psychiatric treatment that are thought to have effects on stress, sleep disturbance, anxiety, or other emotions. Some of the complementary modalities include relaxation techniques, imagery, hypnosis, message, music therapy, and pet therapy.