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luvbio

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A child with a tic disorder is prescribed an antipsychotic agent as part of his treatment plan. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
 
  A) Aripiprazole
  B) Haloperidol
  C) Clonidine
  D) Guanfacine

Question 2

A nurse is counseling a family whose child, age 4 years, has mild intellectual disability. The nurse is working with the family on realistic long-term goals. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
 
  A) Locating suitable residential placement for the child
  B) Finding a foster home for the child
  C) Having the child function independently as an adult
  D) Preventing the onset of psychiatric disorders in the child


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

Ans: A
Two classes of drugs are commonly used in the treatment of tics: antipsychotics and a-adrenergic receptor agonists. Aripiprazole is replacing the use of older antipsychotics, such as haloperidol and pimozide. These potent dopamine blockers are often effective at low doses. The a2-adrenergic receptor agonist clonidine has been used in treating Tourette's disorder for more than 30 years. Guanfacine is a newer a2-adrenergic receptor agonist that has only recently been studied in children with Tourette's disorder.

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Ans: C
The long-term goal for this family and child is to have the child function independently as an adult. Independence may be delayed but is not impossible.


luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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