A fifteen-year-old was referred to the adolescent mental health clinic after being arrested for prostitution. The client's parents reported that they have run away several times and is abusive towards them. The nurse should anticipate that the diagnosis will be:

Conduct Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Childhood depression

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Conduct Disorder is characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules. It often includes aggressive behavior towards people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious violations of rules.
B. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
C. Oppositional behavior is present in ODD but the severity and nature of the behaviors described in the scenario (prostitution, running away, and abuse towards parents) are more consistent with Conduct Disorder rather than ODD.
D. Childhood depression, also known as pediatric depressive disorder, involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or irritability that interfere with daily functioning.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. In the United States, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%. A BAC of 0.11 g/dL exceeds this limit, indicating that the client is indeed legally intoxicated.
A. Psychomotor tests, such as field sobriety tests, may be performed to assess the client's level of impairment and determine if they are intoxicated when the BAL is below threshold for intoxication.
C. State laws do not vary in this regard for the legal limit of BAC for driving; however, penalties and specific charges can vary from state to state.
D. A blood alcohol level (BAL) of 0.11 g/dL is above the legal limit for driving in many jurisdictions, where the legal limit is typically set at 0.08 g/dL.

A. Anchovies B. Alcoholic beverages C. Grapefruit juice D. Spinach

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Clients taking disulfiram should avoid all forms of alcohol, including alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits. Consuming alcohol while taking disulfiram can lead to a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction known as the disulfiram-alcohol reaction.
A. Anchovies are not specifically contraindicated with disulfiram.
C. Grapefruit juice is not typically contraindicated with disulfiram.
D. Spinach is not specifically contraindicated with disulfiram. There is no known interaction between disulfiram and spinach.

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