Child And Adolescent Psych

Question 1

Methylphenidate

Answer 1

Aka Ritalin 
Every 6 months monitor:
growth
for psych disorders
BP and pulse

Question 2

Methylphenidate SE

Answer 2

Abdo pain
Nausea
Dyspepsia

Question 3

Hyperkinetic syndrome

Answer 3

Aka ADHD
Extreme restlessness
Poor concentration
Uncontrolled activity and impulsiveness

Question 4

Other stimulants used to treat hyperkinetic disorder

Answer 4

Dexamphetamine

Pemoline

Question 5

Personality disorders

Answer 5

Arise in childhood/ adolescence
Must pervade inner + social worlds 
Inflexible, maladaptive + dysfunctional 
Distress to themselves or others
Inner experience of behaviour must affect >1 of:
Cognition
Affect
Impulse control
Manner toward others

Question 6

5 factors used to describe personality

Answer 6

Opennes
Conscientiousness
Extra/intra version
Agreeableness
Neuroticism