Learning Disability

Question 1

hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT) deficiency

Answer 1

lesch nyhan syndrome

Question 2

intellectual disability IQ cut off

Answer 2

less than 70

Question 3

mild LD (IQ)

Answer 3

50-69

Question 4

moderate LD (IQ)

Answer 4

35-49

Question 5

severe LD (IQ)

Answer 5

20-34

Question 6

profound LD (IQ)

Answer 6

<20

Question 7

scz more common in LD by how many times?

Answer 7

x3

Question 8

estimation of prevalence of psychiatric illness in adults with LD?

Answer 8

40%

Question 9

ADHD medication children 5-18y

Answer 9

1st line: methylphenidate or lisdexamphetamine
2 - if not successful switch to the other
if response to lisex but side effects, consider dexamphetamine
3 - atomoxetine, guanfacine

Question 10

estimate of prevalence of problem behaviours in adults with LD?

Answer 10

20%

Question 11

estimated prevalence of psychotic disorder in LD?

Answer 11

4%

Question 12

Turner Syndrome chromosomes

Answer 12

complete or partial missing X chromosome

Question 13

Turner syndrome presentation

Answer 13

only females

short stature
webbed neck
broad chest
gonadal dysfunction (amenorrhoea and infertility)
congenital heart disease
hypothyroidism

reasonably normal intelligence (IQ 90)