Midterm Exam: NR 606 NR606

Midterm Exam: NR 606 / NR606

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Diagnosis and Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health II Practicum | Study Set Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain

Question:

selective mutism:

Answer:

• usually starts between ages 2-4
• more common in females
• common comorbid social anxiety disorder
• can communicate at home
• collab with speech therapy

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Question:

selective mutism diagnostic criteria

Answer:

• consistent failure to speak in social situations
• lack of communication interferes with school/etc.
• not attributed to language barrier
• not better explained by a communication disorder (childhood onset fluency

disorder)

Question:

Labs for PANS and PANDAS

Answer:

the Cunningham Panel

Question:

Risk factors for ASD Signs and symptoms Treatments and therapy

Answer:

• males (4x more likely to have ASD), older parents, fragile x, low birth weight
• avoids eye contact, little interest in peers, limited language abilities,

frustration with minor changes in routine, repetitive behaviors 2 / 4

• ABA, OT/PT, dietary therapy, speech&language
• SSRIs, antipsychotics, beta-blockers, mood stabilizers, stimulants

Question:

Prodromal signs of schizophrenia

Answer:

subtle changes in mood, thinking, social functioning

Question:

Pattern of illness within the first 5 years indicates the course of illness throughout the lifetime in schizophrenia

Answer:

Question:

"with peripartum onset" specifier can be used when:

Answer:

depression symptoms begin during pregnancy or within the first 4 weeks after delivery

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Question:

A new mom scores a 15 on the EPDS, what is the most appropriate action

• reassure the mom that these feelings are normal
• provide general education on post-partum depression and self-care

strategies

• conduct a comprehensive mental health eval and discuss potential

treatment options including therapy and/or meds

• refer to psychotheraphy

Answer:

• conduct a comprehensive mental health eval and discuss potential

treatment options including therapy and/or meds

Question:

Diagnostic criteria for depression in post-partum period:

Answer:

must be within the first 4 weeks after delivery or during pregnancy

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