Exam 3 Flashcards
normal beh v emotional problem
compare actions of child to others at same age and dev lvl
if actions persist, impair functioning, not age appropriate or deviate from cult. norms
intellectual disability onset
prior to 18yrs
impairmnts in measured intellectual performance and adaptive skills
general intellectual functioning
measured by clinical assessment and IQ test
*if pt has dec IQ and impaired daily functioning= DD
adaptive functioning
ability to adapt to requir and expectations of age
predisposing risks for Intell. dis- pregnancy
disruptions in embryonic dev
toxicity, maternal illness/infections (prolonged fever= fetal distress)
preg complications (dec O2)
premature birth
predisposing risks for Intell. dis- medical conditions
acquired in infancy or childhood
trauma to head
poisonings (lead, insecticides)
infections (meningitis, encephalitis)
predisposing risks for Intell. dis- sociocul
**preventable
neglect/lack of nurturing before age 1
environm w/ poor care and inadeq nutrition
no social stimulation
intellectual disability and social disinhibition
overly friendly or very shy
Autism spectrum disorder def
withdrawal into self and into fantasy world
occurs more in boys, onset early in childhood
“neurodivergent”
predisposing factors ASD
brain structure abnormalities
medical conditions (maternal rubella)
genetics
perinatal (maternal asthma)
s/s ASD
sensory alterations-
social dysfunction
easily overstim
avoid eye contact
medication for ASD
risperidone and aripiprzole
2nd gen antipsychotics
trts irritability, depression, compulsive drive and overstim, temper tantrums
Risperidone ae
drowsiness, sedated and somnolence, drooling, weight gain, fatigue
aripiprazole (abilify) ae
sedation, somnolence
risperidone and aripipzole serious ae
NMS
tardive dyskinesia
hyperglycemia
EPS
DM (measure ht, wt and and girth)
types of ADHD
1- inattentive (more common in girls)
2- wiggly, impulsive, hyperactive
3- combined
stimulant trtmnt for ADHD body v brain
body- vasoconstriction (inc bp)
activates SNS- dec appetite
pts usually sick, small and malnurished
brain scans of ASD and ADHD
similar
alters dopamine pathways
predisposing factors of ADHD-
genetics
biochemical
pregnancy factors
environment (dietary, lead)
social (chaotic family, maternal mental disorder, low SES, unstable foster care)
s/s ADHD
cannot perform age-appropriate tasks
distractable
disruptive/intrusive
impulsive (accident-prone)
limited attention span
low tolerance= outburst
GOAL- promote safety
ADHD- comorbi.
oppositional defiant disorder
conduct disorder
anxiety/depression
bipolar depression
substance use
ADHD and trtmnt of comorbid
can trt anxiety and depression and adhd at same time
bipolar depression and substance use must be stabilized before targeting adhd
substance use can mask severity of adhd
too much stimulant can cause manic episode
ADHD- CNS stim
methyls and amines
methyl- Ritalin
amine- Adderall
CNS stim ae general
immune and cardiac suppressing