Which statement about encopresis is true?
a. Encopresis is more common in girls than boys.
b. Up to 3 of 5 year old children are estimated to have encopresis.
c. Encopresis usually results from defiance.
d. Encopresis may be associated with abnormal defecation dynamics.
Question 2The most effective and long-lasting treatment for enuresis is ____.
a. desmopressin
b. imipramine
c. dry bed training
d. the urine alarm
Question 3Full-spectrum home training for enuresis is a combination of ____.
a. punishment and positive reinforcement
b. medication and positive reinforcement
c. dry bed training and a urine alarm
d. a urine alarm and medication
Question 4To keep individuals from urinating at night, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) serves to ____.
a. concentrate the urine during sleep hours
b. signal the reticular activating system to wake them up when they need to urinate
c. loosen the bladder walls so that they may hold more urine
d. strengthen the bladder sphincter
Question 5Which statement about enuresis is true?
a. A child must be 3 years of age (or developmental equivalent) to receive the diagnosis.
b. Secondary enuresis is more common than secondary enuresis.
c. Nocturnal enuresis cannot exist in combination with diurnal enuresis.
d. More girls than boys are diagnosed with diurnal enuresis.
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