Adolescents Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD DDX/causes
A
toxin infection, eg chronic OM visual problems malnutrtion tourette's
depression/anxiety abuse change in home life seizures med SEs learning disability
2
Q
ADHD meds
A
stimulants: work on dopamine, appetite suppression
alpha adrenergic, TCAs, GABA
3
Q
ASD Tx
A
REFER early!
- ped pscyh
- behavioral psych
- neurologist (1/4 kids with ASD have seizures)
4
Q
Reporting abuse
A
suspected or known abuse to DHA, law enforcement, welfare office
5
Q
If parent suspects child abuse
A
report to CARES NW
6
Q
Depression
A
biochemical + family dynamics
7
Q
Depression sxs
A
sad affect, irritability, anxiety, crying labile mood exhaustion low self-esteem worthlessness
8
Q
Drugs and Alcohol
A
habitual use NOT common
as doc: offer facts, not opinions
9
Q
Sex
A
discuss birth control, condoms, STDs
be unbiased
refer to PP, county health, school counselors
10
Q
Eating Disorders
A
referrals, whole family needs to recover
