Adolescent Medicine

Question 1

Early adolescence is ages ___-___?

Answer 1

10-14

Question 2

Middle adolescence are ages __-__?

Answer 2

15-17

Question 3

Late adolescence are ages __-__?

Answer 3

17-21

Question 4

The characteristics of this adolescent age group include concrete and egocentrically thinking; self-image center on pubertal changes; strong same sex friendships; lack of impulse control?

Answer 4

Early adolescence (10-14)

Question 5

The characteristics of this adolescent age group include engaging in complex tasks; social input of peer thoughts on attractiveness; test rules and peak of conflict with parents; develop autonomy; peak of peer attachment and exploring sexual behavior?

Answer 5

Middle adolescence (15-17)

Question 6

This adolescent age group is future oriented, more interested in intimate relationships, and is exploring their sexual identity?

Answer 6

late (17-21)

Question 7

What are four areas in which a provider can hold confidentiality with a patient under 18 years old?

Answer 7

contraceptive
sti’s (if non-reportable)
substance use
health concerns

Question 8

What is the timeline for pubertal development in biological females?

Answer 8

Thelarche> pubarche> axillary> menarche

Question 9

What is the age range at which females go through menarche?

Answer 9

12.2 in black females; 12.9 in white females