CLIPP 5 Flashcards
6 signs of hypothyroidism
Cold skin
Slowness
Fatigue
Preferring hot weather to cold
Doing poorly at school
Coarse hair
common signs of mono
fatigue
pharyngitis
lymphadenopathy
Are menses in adolescence light/heavy/regular/irregular? do they cause pain?
often light and irregular and cause MORE cramping and discomfort
How do symptoms of depression in adolescents differ from adults?
they do NOT experience early morning waking and difficulty falling asleep at night
After the noted weight loss or failure to gain weight in anorexia, what is the next physical finding usually noted? What is the next sign?
bradycardia (can become severe enough to lead to postural hypotension)
electrolyte abnormalities (hypoalbuminemia, hpoglycemia, hyponatremia)
When do boys start puberty? What are the stages?
boys start between 10-15
growth of testicles
pubic hair
growth of penis
first ejaculations
Growth spurt
Attainment of adult height
When do girls start puberty? What are the stages?
girls start puberty between 8-13
Breast buds
pubic hair
Growth spurt
Menarche
Attainment of adult height
What is constitutional short stature?
an individual who is a late bloomer in puberty, but will attain normal adult height - just later than his or her peers
What is the inheritance pattern of von Willebrand’s disease?
autosomal dominant
What is the HEEADSSS mnemonic?
Home
Education
Eating and employment
Activities
Drugs
Sexuality
Suicide risk and depression
Safety (fights, car, weapons)
What is the differential diagnosis for fatigue in an adolescent?
anemia
bleeding disorder
hypothyroidism
depression
Substance abuse