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Midterm Exam: NR 606 / NR606
( Update 2025 / 2026) Diagnosis and Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health II Practicum Week 1 - 4 Module Questions & Answers – Chamberlain
Question:
What does AAP recommend for infant feeding?
Answer:
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
Question:
Do psychotropic meds cross into breast milk?
Answer:
Yes, most do.
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Question:
Which psych meds are considered safe for breastfeeding?
Answer:
SSRIs, benzodiazepines (monitor), valproic acid (monitor infant serum), quetiapine (low exposure).
Question:
Which psych meds are safer for bottle feeding instead of breastfeeding?
Answer:
Lithium, lamotrigine, clozapine.
Question:
Why is lithium not safe in breastfeeding?
Answer:
High infant exposure, risk of toxicity.
Question:
Why is lamotrigine not safe in breastfeeding?
Answer:
High infant exposure; maternal levels rise postpartum. 2 / 4
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Why is clozapine not safe in breastfeeding?
Answer:
Risk of infant neutropenia; requires WBC monitoring if used.
Question:
What is the most common substance used in pregnancy?
Answer:
Tobacco.
Question:
What pregnancy complications are associated with tobacco use?
Answer:
Placental abruption, previa, fetal mortality, stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight.
Question:
What neonatal/child outcomes are linked to tobacco use?
Answer:
SIDS, oral clefts, neural tube defects, asthma, cognitive impairment, ADHD, CNS tumors. 3 / 4
Question:
Is there a safe time/amount of alcohol in pregnancy?
Answer:
No — CDC states none is safe.
Question:
When is alcohol exposure most harmful in pregnancy?
Answer:
First trimester.
Question:
What pregnancy complications are linked to alcohol use?
Answer:
Miscarriage, stillbirth, congenital anomalies, p
Question:
What trend has been recognized about major mental illnesses in children?
Answer:
Major mental illnesses often begin in childhood, interfering with normal development and causing suffering.
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