Neurodevelopmental DO Flashcards
1
Q
Trinucleotide CGG repeat disorder.
A
Fragile X
2
Q
Children have long faces, large body, macro-orchidism
A
Fragile X
3
Q
Most common inherited cause of mental retardation
A
Fragile x
4
Q
Child shows poor language development and doesn’t respond to name. What do you do ?
A
Hearing test
5
Q
Main preventable cause of mental retardation
A
Fetal alcohol syndrome
6
Q
Use amphetamines, methylphenidate
A
ADHD
7
Q
Can also use buproprion and atomoxetine to treat
A
ADHD
8
Q
Non-rhythmic motor movement or vocalization
A
Tic
9
Q
Multiple motor OR vocal tics that occur many times a day for > 1 year and cause functional impairment
A
Tourette’s
10
Q
Treat with dopamine blocking agents (antagonists) like haloperidol and pimozide
A
Tourette’s
11
Q
Can also treat with clonidine and behavioral therapy
A
Tourette’s
