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Question
Autism Spectrum Disorder (~30 minutes)
1. Autism spectrum disorder encompasses a broad spectrum of associated diagnoses that included autistic disorder, Rett's disorder, childhood 1. disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, and Asperger's disorder (true or false?)
2. List predisposing factors
3. About _____% of autism cases are related to a known genetic mutation; in most cases, its expression is related to multiple genes
4. List five perinatal /prenatal influences for autism
5. List three nursing diagnosis
6. What is the goal of pharmacological interventions in autism children?
7. Is there a medication that treats the core symptoms of autism?
8. What two medications have been approved to treat irritability associated with autism?
9. What cautions must be taken with Risperdal in children?