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N450 Assessment 3-Psychosocial disorders (depression, anxiety, SI)- Questions with Correct Answers/Verified/ Latest Update 2024/2025

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Children have _________________ symptoms when depressed -️️Non specific symptoms -somatic complaints (stomach ache, headache) -irritability -separation anxiety -with-drawl Adolescents have more adult like symptoms -️️-irritability -anger -anxiety -loss of interest What increase an ...

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N450 Assessment 3-Psychosocial disorders (depression, anxiety, SI)-
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Children have _________________ symptoms when depressed - ✔️✔️Non specific symptoms



-somatic complaints (stomach ache, headache)

-irritability

-separation anxiety

-with-drawl



Adolescents have more adult like symptoms - ✔️✔️-irritability

-anger

-anxiety

-loss of interest



What increase an Adolescents risk for developing depression? (3) - ✔️✔️Parental depression- 3 to
4x as likely to develop



Depressive symptoms - 2 to 3x as likely to eventually develop



Prior depression- 50 to 70% experience relapse of symptoms within 5 years of initial diagnosis



If child is 12 yo+, interview them __________ - ✔️✔️Alone.



Family usually scares them when answering questions



Start with engaging the child by asking them what their favorite hobbies or to establish rapport and
alleviate fear



If child is 12 yo or younger, it is important to interview _______ - ✔️✔️The parent first to obtain in-
depth hx and seek specific examples if parents are being vague



Mom: "Alexis is naughty"

, Nurse: "Can you go into detail on how she's naughty"



Ask parents if they're any changes in behaviors or in ADLs



What strategy is found to be most effective when caring for a child with mood disorder and family? -
✔️✔️Combination of psychotherapy & pharmacotherapy (Systemic approach)



Praise socially positive behaviors



Which one of the following S&S support a diagnosis of depression in an adolescent?



a.Poor self esteem

b.Insomnia & anorexia

c.Sexually acting out and inappropriate anger

d.Increased serotonin levels

e.Exaggerated psychosomatic complaints - ✔️✔️a.Poor self esteem

b.Insomnia & anorexia

c.Sexually acting out and inappropriate anger

e.Exaggerated psychosomatic complaints



Depression is associated with DECREASED serotonin levels



An adolescent with a depressive disorder is more likely than an adult with the same disorder to
exhibit:

A

negativism and acting out.

B

sadness and crying.

C

suicidal thoughts.

D

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