Psych

Question 1

ADHD

Answer 1

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Hyperactivity.
Impulsivity.
Inattention.

Question 2

ADHD epidemiology

Answer 2

8-10% of school age children

Mostly males

Question 3

ADHD criteria

Answer 3

Be present in more than one setting
Persist for at least 6 months
Be present before age of 12.
Impaired fxn

Question 4

Hyperactivity sx usually arise by age ?

Answer 4

4

Peak by 7-8

Question 5

How long do impulsive sx of ADHD persist?

Answer 5

throughout life

Question 6

methylphenidate

Answer 6

Ritalin

Question 7

Dextraomphetamine

Answer 7

Adderall

Question 8

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

Answer 8

1. Autistic disorder
2. Asperger syndrome
3. Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified

Question 9

Autism 3 areas affected

Answer 9

Social interaction
Communication
Behaviors and interests

Question 10

Aspergers Syndrome

Answer 10

Mildest form of autism.
Boys>girls
Become obsessed with single topic or subject.
DIscuss topic nonstop
Impaired social interaction
Normal, above average intelligence

Question 11

Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PPD-NOS)

Answer 11

Btw aspergers and autism in terms of severity.
Symptoms vary
Impaired social interaction
Later age of onset

Question 12

Autism

Answer 12

Most severe type
Impaired social and language function
Repetitive behaviors

Question 13

Screening for ASD

Answer 13

At 18 and 24 months

Parents fill out form

Question 14

ASD comorbidities

Answer 14

GI
Seizures
Sleep problems

Question 15

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Answer 15

Aggressiveness
Tendency to purposefully bother or irritate others
Negative, manipulative, hostile and defiant behavior

Question 16

Conduct Disorder

Answer 16

More severe form of ODD

Most severe childhood psychiatric disorder