QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE
HIGHLY STUDIED
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Children in the pre-operational stage think _____ and use what to represent objects?.
ANSWER - symbolically, use words or pictures
in which stage of piaget's model does thinking become more logical and organized
about events and children can reason inductively. ANSWER - concrete operational
(age 7-11)
which stage is defined by the ability to reason abstractly and consider hypothetical
problems as well as moral, ethical, social, and political issues?. ANSWER - formal
operations (12+)
Can a parent access information if the provider has concerns about parental abuse
or neglect?. ANSWER - the provider can decide whether or not to treat the parent as
a personal representative
If the parent is not the child's personal representative under HIPPA, do they have
access to the health records?. ANSWER - depending on state laws- if the state has a
law against it then no, if the state does permit the provider to share health
information then the provider is able to
A challenge to prescribing psychoactive medications in the perinatal period is.
ANSWER - the paucity of evidence regarding the true risks for the pregnant client
and developing fetus
, If a pregnant client is stable on their current medication regimen what should the
PMHNP keep in mind. ANSWER - keep them on current med rather than switching
When should the PMHNP refer the patient to a perinatal psychiatrist. ANSWER -
when the patient is on a high-risk medication for pregnancy
most common adverse effect associated with SSRIs and SNRIs. ANSWER - neonatal
withdrawal syndrome
symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndrome. ANSWER - Symptoms include
tremors, high-pitched crying, and disturbed sleep
increase the risk of atrial septal defects.. ANSWER - paroextine
symptoms of newborn toxicity r/t benzodiazepine use during pregnancy. ANSWER -
Symptoms include sedation, floppy muscle tone, and potential breathing issues at
birth
bipolar medications that are considered teratogenic and should be avoided during
pregnancy.. ANSWER - valproic acid and carbamazepine
Atypical antipsychotics that increase risk of gestational diabetes and large for
gestational age infants. ANSWER - olanzapine and quetiapine
has also been found to increase the risk of musculoskeletal malformations in infants.
ANSWER - olanzapine
the most used antipsychotics during pregnancy. ANSWER - risperidone and
quetiapine
medications that are safe for breast feeding. ANSWER - SSRIs, benzos, valproic acid,
quetiapine