Adolescent health Flashcards
1
Q
main cause of death in adolescent patient? (change-risk)
A
non intentional
suicide
drugs/alcohol
2
Q
Chronic disease in adolescence? (2)
A
- graft failure rates in kidney transplants
- Deterioration in HbA1c in diabetes - cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, retinopathy
3
Q
Developing pre-frontal cortex - what functions are developed?
A
- here and now - abstract thinking
- winging it - planing and organising
- decision making
- reasoning
- cognitive flexibility
- emotional regulation
4
Q
75% of mental health problems are established by what age?
50%?
A
24
by age 14
5
Q
chronic conditions in adolescence.. what are some of the differences between kids and parents?
A
- different priorities to parents
- skills necessary to manage condition are still being developed
- growing independence from parents
- navigating changes
- developing identity- sensitive to criticism
6
Q
how to set up consultation with younger people?
A
- offer to see patients on their own
- consider chaparones
- follow up appointments
- follow by bringing parents into consultation
7
Q
How to discuss adherence to medicines?
A
- how often do you forget?
- explore their understanding of their disease and treatment
- assess motivation
8
Q
Acronym fo adolescence
A
HEADSS
- Home Education (or Employment) Activities Drugs/Alcohol Sexuality Suicide/Self Harm Sleep
9
Q
cannabis can have a direct effect on?
A
IBD
