Psych Flashcards
ADHD caused by?
Dec DA or Norepi in brain
ADHD dx?
6+ sxs of inattentive or hyperimpulse for 6+ months
Before age 7
Impairs 2+ settings
ADHD meds?
Adderall Ritalin Vyvanse Strattera (SNRI) Clonidine (alpha2 agonist)
Depression dx?
2+ wks of depressed mood or anhedonia MED
AND 5+ sxs
Depression sxs?
SEW CAPS Sleep Energy Worthless/Guilt Concentration Appetite Psychmotor agit/retard Suicide
Dysthymia is?
Depressed mood for 2+ yrs
Bipolar dx?
Elevated or Irritable Mood 1+ wk
AND 3+ sxs
Bipolar sxs?
DIG FAST Distractibility Impulsivity Grandiosity Flight of Ideas Activity (goal-directed) Sleep (decrease) Talkative
Bipolar tx: Manic phase?
Lithium or Depakote AND Neuroleptic/Anti-psych -Risperdal -Seroquel
Bipolar tx: Depressed phase?
Same as manic PLUS
Prozac
Depression meds for kids?
Prozac
Autism dx?
1) deficits in social communication/interaction across multiple contexts
2) restricted, repetitive behavior, interests, or activities
Asperger vs Autism?
Asperger can NOT have significant delays in cognitive, language, or self-help skills
Early signs of Autism/Asp?
Failure to orient to name, regard people directly, use gestures, and develop speech
When do you screen for Autism?
18 mo and 24-30 mo