mood. disorders in children

Question 1

what is the most common comorbidity in adolescents ?

Answer 1

substance use disorder

Question 2

what is the best management inn a child who has a suicide plan or has attempted suicide ?

Answer 2

hospitalize

Question 3

when should a patient be re evaluated once they have been discharged from an inpatient hospitalisation ?

Answer 3

within 7 days of discharge

Question 4

depression plus bounds of anger and aggression in youth ?

Answer 4

disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Question 5

how would you differentiate between DMDD and bipolar ?

Answer 5

DMDD is severe and chronic no symptom free intervals whilst bipolar is episodic

DMDD is associated with depression and ADHD

Question 6

what is the specific symptom associated with DMDD ?

Answer 6

temper outbursts that occur more than 3 times a week

Question 7

criteria for BPD has not been met by thee child and is more angry than manic , what is the diagnosis ?

Answer 7

DMDD

Question 8

what co morbidity is more associated with ODD ?

Answer 8

ADHD

Question 9

what is the first line intervention with DMDD ?

Answer 9

behavioural therapy

Question 10

what pharmacotherapy should bee considered in cases of DMDD ?

Answer 10

methylphenidate

Question 11

what drug can be used to reduce irritability and aggression in children ?

Answer 11

divaloprex sodium

Question 12

main treatment of mania in BD ?

Answer 12

lithium

Question 13

what can be used to treat irritability in autism in children ?

Answer 13

risperidone and arpiprazole