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Childhood ADHD and other psychiatric illnesses Flashcards

1
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What is the most common childhood psychiatric disorder (3-5% population)?

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ADHD

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What is the proposed cause of ADHD?

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Possible genetics, 4-5fold increase if first degree relative; 5-fold increase if sibling.
environment factors, smoking, heavy metals

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What is the effect of neurotransmitters in ADHD?

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Deficiency of norepinephrine and dopamine at synapse in frontal and neostriatial systems.

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What are the 3 main symptoms of ADHD?

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Inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity

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This involves not finishing tasks, not seeming to listen, being easily distracted, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sticking to play.

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inappropriate inattention

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This involves acting before thinking, shifting excessively, difficulty organizing work, increased need for supervision, difficulty waiting in lines.

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impulsivity

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This involves excessive running/jumping, difficulty staying seated, excessive movement during sleep

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hyperactivity

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Drugs of choice for ADHD are?

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CNS stimulants such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine

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If the patient has no perceived benefit from the medication this is?

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pharmacodynamic failure

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If the patient has some improvement from the medication this is?

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pharmacokinetic failure

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How are short acting CNS stimulants usually dosed?

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BID to TID to reach daily dose

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Which drug is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine and is long acting without requiring a sustained release design?

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Vyvanse, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

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Headache, decreased appetite, GI complaints, insomnia, exacerbation of tics, delayed growth are side effects of?

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CNS stimulants

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What is the Brand name, initial dose, and max dose of Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine?

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Adderall
3-5yrs 2.5mg/day ; max 40mg/day
6yrs 5mg/day ; max 40mg/day

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What is the Brand name, initial dose, and max dose of dextroamphetamine?

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Dexedrine, Dextrostat
3-5 yrs 2.5mg/day; max 20mg/day
6 yrs 5mg/day; max 40mg/day

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16
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What is the Brand name of dexmethylphenidate?

17
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What is the brand name of methamphetamine?

18
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What is the Brand name, initial dose of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine er?

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Adderall XR

6 yrs 10mg

19
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What is the Brand name, initial dose of dextroamphetamine?

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Dexedrine spansules

6 yrs 5mg

20
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What is the Brand name, initial dose of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

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Vyvanse

6 yrs 30mg

21
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What is the Brand name, initial dose of methylphenidate?

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Metadate CD/ER, methylin, Ritalin, concerta, daytrana, quillivant XR
6 yrs 20mg
Daytrana 10mg/9 hour
Concerta 18mg

22
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This drug is a non-stimulant agent for ADHD, it is a SNRI.

A

Atomoxetine (Strattera)

23
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What interact occurs with Atomoxetine?

24
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Somnolence and anorexia are side effects of?

A

Atomoxetine

25
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What drugs are alpha2 agonist used for ADHD?

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Clonidine (Catapress, Kapvay)

Guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)

26
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This drug is about 65% efficacy for ADHD, takes about 6 weeks, may exacerbate tics, cause insomnia, and inhibits reuptake of NE/DA.

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buproprion (wellbutrin)

27
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This drug is 70% efficacy for ADHD, has bad side effect profile, and must be titrate on and off use.

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imipramine (TCA)

28
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This drug inhibits reuptake of SE/NE, and may cause increase in blood pressure.

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Venlafaxine (effexor)

29
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This is a chronic familial disorder having motor tics and one vocalization tic.

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Tourette’s disorder

30
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How long much tics have occurred for a diagnosis? more common in males or females?

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1 year, common in males

31
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What drugs are used for Tourette’s disorder and what is their potential to cause EPS?

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Haloperidol, Pimozide = risk EPS, symptoms regress in 48-72hours
Clonidine = no risk for EPS, 50% effective

32
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This is the repeated involuntary or unintentional voiding of urine by day or night.

33
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What are diagnostic criteria for enuresis?

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2 episodes per week for 3 months
child is at least 5 years old
impairment of social function
distress

34
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How is enuresis treated non-pharmacologic?

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Education

Behavior/ condition methods may take 3-4 months but are 70% effective

35
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What drug for enuresis is 70-85% effective, and is dosed 25mg qhs increasing 25mg per week if needed.

A

Imipramine

36
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What drug is a synthetic analog of ADH, is 70% effective in enuresis?

A

Desmopressin acetate

37
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What counseling point should be told about desmopressin acetate?

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Evening fluids should be limited to 8 ounces to prevent hyponatremia or water intoxication

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