Disorders of Childhood

Question 1

Can include difficulties understanding humor and sarcasm, changing conversational style to fit the current context, difficulty taking turns in conversation

Answer 1

social communication disorder

Question 2

DSM V name for mental retardation

Answer 2

intellectual disabilities

Question 3

Must include deficits in social communication and interaction and restrictive pattern of interests, starting in the developmental period

Answer 3

autism spectrum disorder

Question 4

take home messages for autism

Answer 4

social interaction problems

have repetitive motions

Question 5

what type disorder is ADHD

Answer 5

neurodevelopmental

Question 6

when does ADHD need to be present before?

Answer 6

age 7

Question 7

3 types of ADHD

Answer 7

inattentive type ADHD, hyperactive-impulsive type, or combined type

Question 8

best tx for ADHD

Answer 8

stimulant tx

Question 9

2 types of stimulants

Answer 9

amphetamines

methylphenidate

Question 10

what are methylphenidate ADHD meds

Answer 10

Ritalin
Concerta
Metadate
Methylin
Focalin

Question 11

what are amphetamine ADHD meds

Answer 11

Adderrall

Dexedrine

Question 12

ADHD drug for kids who don’t respond to ADHD stimulatns

Answer 12

Strattera (Atomoxetine)

works more like an antidepressant, take 6 weeks to work

Question 13

what can Strattera be beneficial for?

Answer 13

ADHD and anxiety

not as strong as stimulants

Question 14

what alpha 2 agonists are also used to treat ADHD

Answer 14

Clonidine and guanfacine (there are now extended released drugs)

Question 15

what is an amphetamine pro-drug that is added to lysine to prevent abuse potential. No high if snorted or injected

Answer 15

Vyvanse (lisdexmfetamine)

Question 16

Persistent pattern of behavior in which basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms are violated
Duration at least one year, can start in early childhood, if older than age 18 years usually called antisocial personality disorder
Includes: Aggression to people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, serious violation of rules

Answer 16

Conduct disorder

Question 17

A pattern of negativistic, hostile and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months during which 4 are present:
Often loses temper
Often argues with adults
Often actively defies or refuses to comply with rules or requests by adults
Often blames others for his or her mistakes and misbehavior
Touchy or easily annoyed by others
Angry and resentful
Spiteful and vindictive

Answer 17

Oppositional Defiant Disorder