ASD/ ADHD Flashcards
-problems w/ social interaction/ communication
-restricted/ repetitive interests + behaviors
-different way of learning, moving + paying attention
These are characteristics of what disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
-doesn’t imitate
-lack of interest in joint attention
-eye contact abnormalities
-delayed language development
-failure of symbolic/ imaginative play development
-losing language/ social skills at any age
these are early warning signs of what?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What are the 4 most common screening tools for diagnosing autism?
-CHAT
-M-CHAT
-SCQ
-PDDST-II
The M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) is used to assess kids from 16-30 months old. What 3 categories are assessed?
-parents concerns
-fine + gross motor skills
-child’s general mood
as a nurse what 3 things do we want to provide to the parents and child who has ASD?
-emotional support
-guidance
-education
true or false? As a nurse we need to make sure that the treatment plan doesn’t fit the child’s developmental needs.
FALSE
It is important to stress to the parents that their child with ASD, will need what kind of routine?
a rigid, the same everyday, unchanging routine. These kids like to know what’s happening next at all times, and one difference can throw them off
What is important to provide for the parents specifically when their child obtains the appropriate education, development and behavioral treatment?
-respite care
-referrals
-appropriate education
-give them positive feedback
which neurodevelopment disorder is being described?
“inattention,
impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity”
ADHD
What are the 3 subtypes of ADHD?
- hyperactive/impulsive
- inattentive
- combined
The following are some clinical manifestations of what disorder?
- doesn’t listen
-doesn’t follow through
-can’t pay close attention
-careless mistakes in school work
-easily distracted
-difficulty waiting their turn
-always on the go ETC.
ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
what are the side effects of Methylphenidate?
RITALIN
R- really high BP (HTN)
I- insomnia
T- tachycardia
A- appetite loss
L- loss of weight
I- insomnia
N- no growth
Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant used to treat?
ADHD
What drug is used to treat ADHD by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain by inhibiting reuptake?
Methylphenidate
How does methylphenidate treat ADHD?
increases attention span and decreases distractibility
Why should the last dose of methylphenidate be given before 6pm?
to avoid sleep disturbances (insomnia)
what 4 things need to be monitored while a child is on methylphenidate?
height
weight
HR (dysrhythmias)
BP
what test/ imaging should be done prior to a child starting the use of methylphenidate due to the risk of tachycardia and dysrhythmias?
a baseline ECG should be acquired
