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1
Q

ADHD caused by?

A

Dec DA or Norepi in brain

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ADHD dx?

A

6+ sxs of inattentive or hyperimpulse for 6+ months
Before age 7
Impairs 2+ settings

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3
Q

ADHD meds?

A
Adderall
Ritalin
Vyvanse
Strattera (SNRI)
Clonidine (alpha2 agonist)
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4
Q

Depression dx?

A

2+ wks of depressed mood or anhedonia MED

AND 5+ sxs

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5
Q

Depression sxs?

A
SEW CAPS
Sleep
Energy
Worthless/Guilt
Concentration
Appetite
Psychmotor agit/retard
Suicide
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6
Q

Dysthymia is?

A

Depressed mood for 2+ yrs

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7
Q

Bipolar dx?

A

Elevated or Irritable Mood 1+ wk

AND 3+ sxs

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Q

Bipolar sxs?

A
DIG FAST
Distractibility
Impulsivity
Grandiosity
Flight of Ideas
Activity (goal-directed)
Sleep (decrease)
Talkative
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9
Q

Bipolar tx: Manic phase?

A
Lithium or Depakote
AND
Neuroleptic/Anti-psych
-Risperdal
-Seroquel
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10
Q

Bipolar tx: Depressed phase?

A

Same as manic PLUS

Prozac

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11
Q

Depression meds for kids?

A

Prozac

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12
Q

Autism dx?

A

1) deficits in social communication/interaction across multiple contexts
2) restricted, repetitive behavior, interests, or activities

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13
Q

Asperger vs Autism?

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Asperger can NOT have significant delays in cognitive, language, or self-help skills

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Early signs of Autism/Asp?

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Failure to orient to name, regard people directly, use gestures, and develop speech

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15
Q

When do you screen for Autism?

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18 mo and 24-30 mo

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16
Q

Signs of Amphetamine/Stimulant use:

Eyes?
Heart?
Lungs?
Temp?
PNS?
CNS?
GI?
A
Mydriasis
Tachy, HTN, Arrhy
Pulmonary edema
Inc temp
Tremor/Hyperreflex
Hyperalert, Hallucinations, Seizures
N/V
17
Q

Signs of Alcohol/Barb/BZ/Opoids/Depressant use:

Eyes?
Heart?
Lungs?
Temp?
PNS?
CNS?
GI?
A
Miosis, Nystagmus
HypoTN, HTN (withdrawal)
Resp depression
Dec temp
Hyporeflex, Tremor (withdrawal)
Sedation, Hallucination/Seizure (withdrawal)
N/V (withdrawal)
18
Q

CAGE questions?

A

Consider cutting back
Annoyed if asked about it
Guilty
Eyeopener needed

19
Q

Anorexia dx?

A

Restricted intake causing low body weight
Fear of gaining
Obsession with body image

20
Q

Bulimia dx?

A

2+x wk for 3+ mo:
Recurrent bingeing with feeling out of control
Recurrent behavior to lose weight
Obsession with body image