Parents describe that their 6-year-old child is in constant motion and is unable to sit still during classwork and story time. The teacher requested that the child be assessed at the Outpatient Clinic.  The Psychiatric Technician remembers that the following approach is best to take when working with children with these behaviors:

A child has been recently diagnosed with mild intellectual disability (ID). What information about this diagnosis should the nurse include when teaching the child’s mother?

A child with a diagnosis of Conduct Disorder has been prescribed propranolol (Inderal) for aggression and temper tantrums.  For which side effects should the Psychiatric Technician be alert?

A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. To help the child feel more secure on the unit, which intervention should a nurse include in this client’s plan of care?

This medication is effective in treating bulimia nervosa however, it is contraindicated as it caused and increased risk for seizures:  

The psychiatric technician is administering methylphenidate (Ritalin) to treat hyperactivity in a client with a diagnosis of Autism. For which of the following side effects should the client be monitored?

Which nursing intervention should be prioritized when caring for a child diagnosed with intellectual disability?

The goal of treatment for a client with binge eating disorder would be:  

A child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is going to begin medication therapy. The nurse should plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?

Psychopharmacological interventions have been proven to be somewhat effective in treating anorexia nervosa. The atypical antipsychotic that is helpful in improving mood and in decreasing obsessions and aids in weight gain is: