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Peds I & II > Adolscents > Flashcards

Adolscents Flashcards

1
Q

What is the leading cause of death in teenagers?

A

Motor Vehicle Fatality

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2
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Define Adolescence

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Period of Development:

  1. Early
  2. Middle
  3. Late
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3
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Define Puberty

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Biologic process in which a child becomes an adult:

  1. Secondary sexual characteristics
  2. Increase to adult size
  3. Reproductive capacity
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4
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What hormones are responsible for puberty?

A

LH & FSH

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5
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When do girls reach peak velocity?

A

11.5-12 yrs

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6
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How much earlier do girls experience pubertal growth spurts than boys?

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2 yrs

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7
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When do boys reach peak velocity?

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13.5-14 yrs

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8
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Early adolescence age range

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10-13 y.o.

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9
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Middle adolescence age range

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14-16 y.o.

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10
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Late adolescence age range

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> 17 y.o.

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11
Q

According to the Tanner Stages of puberty, at what age/stage do you see breast elevation and pubic hair in girls?

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Stage 2: Ages 9-10

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12
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When does Menarche typically occur?

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Begins 2-2.5 yrs post Pubarche/Thelarche=STages 3/4

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13
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What is the first visible sign of puberty in boys? What age?

A

Scrotum enlargement

Ages 9-10

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14
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What Stage does Spermarche begin? Age?

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Stages 4/5

Ages 14-15

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15
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What is the MC reason for not seeking care in adolescence?

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“Not wanting to tell parents”

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16
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What does the state of AZ consider a Minor?

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Ages 12-18

17
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What are the exceptions when a Minor CAN give consent?

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  1. Emancipated
  2. Married
  3. Homeless
  4. Care relates to: STI, HIV testing, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, Rape
18
Q

What MUST a clinical do in the setting of sexual assault in a minor?

A

Report to CPS

19
Q

When must the parent/guardian be notified about a minors chemical dependency?

A

Once admitted for treatment

20
Q

What is the dyslipidemia screening recommendation?

A

Fasting Lipid Profile @ ages 19-21

21
Q

What is the largest preventable and most costly pubic health problem?

A

Adolescent substance use

22
Q

What is the MC substance use?

23
Q

What is the leading cause of suicide in youth?

A

Depression

24
Q

Beck Depression Inventory is used in what ages?

25
Q

Children’s Depression Inventory is used in what ages?

26
Q

What is the only medication approved for the treatment of depression in children < 8?

A

SSRI: Fluoxetine

27
Q

What is the 3rd MC chronic illness among adolescent girls?

A

Eating disorders

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