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Psych conditions in children Flashcards

1
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what is disruptive behavior disorder in <12yo (primary school) called

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oppositional defiant disorder

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what is disruptive behavior disorder in >12yo (secondary school) called

what is this a risk factor for

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conduct disorder

criminality

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age inappropriate refusal to go to school

excessive anxiety about being separated from parents

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separation anxiety disorder

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what does separation anxiety disorder lead to in teenagers

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perfectionism

social anxiety

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5
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what % of population has a learning disability

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3%

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learning disability definition

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IQ <70 (avg is 100)

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treatment and prognosis of PKU aetiology learning disorder

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specialized diet

will be fine with diet - wont be disabled

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8
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examples of chromosome abnormalities causes learning disability

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down syndrome
turners
prader willi
et etc etc

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trisomy 21

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downs syndrome

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trisomy 13

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patau syndrome

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trisomy 18

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Edwards syndrome

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5P chromosome abnormality

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cri du chat

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13
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15Q maternal chromosome abnormality

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angleman

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15Q paternal chromosome abnormality

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prader willi syndrome

Paternal = Prader willi

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7Q chromosome abnormality

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Williams syndrome

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45 XO

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turners syndrome

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17
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47 XXX

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trisomy X

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18
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XXY

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kleinfelter

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treatment and prognosis of congenital hypothyroidism causing learning disability

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thyroid replacement

will be fine! not disabled

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what antenatal factors can cause a baby to be born with a learning disability

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alcohol - fetal alcohol syndrome

infection - rubella, CMV, toxoplasmosis

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borderline learning disability IQ

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70-84

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mild learning disability IQ

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50-69

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moderate learning disability IQ

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severe learning disability IQ

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profound learning disability IQ

26
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what neurological condition is associated with learning disabilities

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management of learning disabilities

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extra support in school ?specialist school

NOT medication

28
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which psych conditions are common in those with learning difficulties

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depression
schizophrenia
adjustment disorders
autism

29
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what neuro condition is downs syndrome associated with

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alzhiemers dementia

30
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aetiology of autism spectrum disorder

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multifactorial - genetic and environmental

31
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does the MMR vaccine cause autism

32
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which type of ASD has normal intelligence

33
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do girls/boys get retts syndrome

34
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do more boys or girls have ASD

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boys

harder to diagnose in girls

35
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which endocrine problem is a risk factor for ASD

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congenital adrenal hyperplasia

36
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what hormone is high in ASD (even girls)

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testosterone

37
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what happens to the amygdala in ASD

38
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ASD triad

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abnormal social interaction
impaired communication
rigid/repetitive behavior, interests and activities

39
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treatment of ASD (2)

A

specialist education

communication aids - Makaton, social stories, schedules

40
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sensory differences in ASD

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hyperstimulation to sensory things

noises magnified
tastes strong

41
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treatment of aggression in ASD

A

risperidone (second generation atypical antipsychotic)

42
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treatment of anxiety/depression in ASD

43
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treatment of sleep disordes in ASD

44
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how common is ADHD

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common

5% people

45
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aetiology of ADHD

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genetic or biological (brain structure)

46
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ADHD triad

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inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity

47
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what does impulsivity cause in ADHD

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increased risk of harm - poor road safety etc

48
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what age does ADHD usually present at

49
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how long does ADHD symptoms need to have gone on for for diagnosis

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> 6 months

50
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first line treatment for ADHD

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mindfulness/meditation
parent training
sleep
diet

NOT drugs first line

51
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second line treatment for ADHD (after non drug trial)

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methylphenidate

52
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how does methylphenidate work in ADHD

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stimulant = increased dopaminergic transmission

53
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third line treatment in ADHD after methylphenidate

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SSRIs eg atomoxetine

54
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what are the 2 behavioural disorders that ADHD predisposes someone to

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oppositional defiant disorder
conduct disorder

leads to criminality

55
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what MSK condition is associated with ADHD

how does this present

A

perthes

4-8yo boys
short stature
hyperactive (ADHD)
hip pain, Trendelenburg gait

56
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how do you treat perthes

A

no treatment

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