child and adolescent mental health

Question 1

what is autism spectrum disorder

Answer 1

neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by social communication impairment, with restrictive behaviours and interests

Question 2

name 3 neurotransmitters implicated in autism spectrum disorder

Answer 2

glutamine, GABA and serotonin

Question 3

name 3 areas of the brain implicated in autism spectrum disorder

Answer 3

frontal lobes, amygdala and cerebellum

Question 4

role of the fusiform gyrus in the brain

Answer 4

involved in facial recognition

Question 5

primary screening tool for ASD

Answer 5

AQ-10

Question 6

what is ADHD

Answer 6

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 7

what is the most common subtype of ADHD

Answer 7

combined - inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive

Question 8

name some risk factors for ADHD

Answer 8

family history, low birth weight, maternal smoking during pregnancy, preterm delivery

Question 9

first line medical management for ADHD

Answer 9

methylphenidate

Question 10

who cannot receive methylphenidate for ADHD

Answer 10

history of arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy or severe mental health disorders

Question 11

monitoring during medical management of ADHD

Answer 11

weight, height, BP, HR and psychiatric monitoring
on initiation, changes to meds and 6 month reviews

Question 12

neurobiology of ADHD

Answer 12

associated with underactive function of the frontal lobe

Question 13

neurochemistry of ADHD

Answer 13

associated with higher concentration of dopamine transporters
reduction of norepinephrine and serotonin

Question 14

what are the 2 main types of disruptive/behavioural disorders and how do you differentiate between diagnosing the two

Answer 14

oppositional defiant disorder - diagnosed under 12
conduct disorder - diagnosed over 12