Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Trends in Treatment

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Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Trends in Treatment - 2020 CE

Presenter:
Dr. Billinda Tebbenhoff, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Activity ID# 20094484

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What causes anxiety disorders in children and adolescents? *

A - Genetic factors

B - Epigenetic factors

C - Genetic and epigenetic factors

D - SNPs on gene 8

Which of the following neurotransmitters are primarily responsible for the “fight or flight” response? *

A - Serotonin and Glutamate

B - Dopamine and Norepinephrine

C - Dopamine and Glutamate

D - Norepinephrine and Glutamate

Which of the following is common in children experiencing anxiety? *

A - Elevated basal temperature

B - Night terrors

C - Bruising

D - Gastrointestinal complaints

Which non-pharmacologic intervention is recommended for generalized anxiety disorder in children and adolescents? *

A - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

B - Dialectical Behavior Therapy

C - Narrative Therapy

D - Exposure Therapy

PANDAs or PANS is an infectious autoimmune pathogenesis of: *

A - Obsessive-compulsive disorder

B - PTSD

C - Panic Disorder

D - Adult onset generalized anxiety disorder

Which of the following medications are FDA-Approved for treating Anxiety Disorders in children under 12? *

A - Prozac, Zoloft

B - Cymbalta, Pristiq

C - Paxil, Zoloft

D - Paxil, Celexa

The preferred interventions to promote sleep in children and adolescents include: *

A - Benzodiazepines

B - Benadryl

C - Melatonin

D - Sleep hygeine

Childhood OCD and adult OCD differs diagnostically in which way? *

A - Children may not demonstrate compulsive behaviors.

B - Children may not be able to identify specific obsessive thoughts.

C - Depression is always present.

D - There is no diagnostic difference.

The region of the brain associated with OCD is which of the following: *

A - Prefrontal Cortex

B - Amygdala

C - Mesolimbic region

D - Basal Ganglia

During the COVID pandemic, which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help children with COVID related anxiety? *

A - Reassure the child frequently during the day that everything will be okay.

B - Allow the children to set the pace of schoolwork and meals.

C - Maintain a schedule with predictable routines and responsibilities.

D - Avoid talking about the pandemic.

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As a result of my participation in this activity, I am better able to identify the biopsychosocial factors associated with the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders. *

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As a result of my participation in this activity, I am better able to compare treatments for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. *

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As a result of my participation in this activity, I am better able to evaluate the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic on children and adolescents. *

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