Pediatric psych Ott Flashcards
T or F: kids have lower significant adverse effects from drugs than adults
false, moree
Tourettes onset
before 18
how long do tics have to be present to be considered tourettes
1 year
what is provisional tic disorder
same sxs as persistant motor or vocal tic disorder but present <1 year
what percentage of people with tic disorders have adhd or ocd
75% adhd, 50% ocd
what is the rule of thirds for tic disorders?
1/3 resolve, 1/3 improve, 1/3 stay the same
first line for tx of tics
alpha 2 antagonists
clonidine, guanfacine, er guanfacine
second line for tics
atypicals
aripiprazole, risperidone
third line for tics
typicals
haloperidol, pimozide
what age range is aripiprazole fda approved for in kids
6-17
what kind of stimulants do you avoid in kids with tourettes
amphetamine based, they exacerbate sxs, use atomoxetine or a TCA instead
what other disorder is common in ODD & CD (the behavior disorders)
ADHD
first line drugs for ODD & CD
stimulants and clonidine/guanfacine
what drugs may be used to treat severe persistent aggression and serious oppositional behaviors in ODD & CD?
Atypicals
first line tx for mild separation anxiety
psychotherapy with combo therapy for moderate to severe
first line drug for separation anxiety
ssri
T or F: atypical antipsychotics have shown efficacy in treating the core ASD sxs
false, no meds have
ASD is associated with 2 other medical problems, what are they
seizure disorders and GI disorders