Psyche Flashcards
Behavioral syndrome characterized by persistent or ongoing pattern of in attention and or hyper activity impulsivity the interferes with daily life
Attention deficit hyper activity disorder
Typical on set for ADHD
Three years
How many symptoms are needed in a DSM- V criteria for ADHD
Six or more symptoms of an attention for children up to 16 years or five or more for adolescent 17 years and older symptoms must be present for six months
Six or more symptoms of hyper activity/impulsivity for children up to 16 years or five or more for adolescents 17 years or older symptoms have been present for at least six months
Several symptoms should’ve been present before 12 years of age
Symptoms are present in two or more settings that disrupts or reduce the quality of social school or work functioning
Management of ADHD
Provide a structured environment, regular routine
Clear simple rules
Farm limits
Mental health referral child-based therapy if depressed anxiety or low self-esteem; parenting classes
Behavioral management to reinforce good behaviors
Time out for punishment or extinction techniques ignoring to decrease unacceptable behaviors
Medication (growth retardation/ insomnia unacceptable)
Medication for ADHD
Methylphenidate - 2030 minutes before meals; avoid p.m. Dose is to minimize insomnia ; 2-3 week trial
Dextroamphetamine- 70-75%effective/rapid response
Atomoxetine - non-stimulant, less insomnia
Discontinue medication after 2 to 3 months if no change in behavior
Aggressive/threatening behavior to people or animals, intentional destruction of property, line, stealing, serious rule violations running away , truancy
DSM-V Criteria for conduct disorder
Repetitive and persistent dysfunctional patterns characterized by negative disobedient, defiant, and hostile behavior directed at authority figures
Oppositional defiant disorder
Clinical findings:
Lose his temper easily, argumentative, defiant of rules, annoys other people, blames others for mistakes, easily annoyed, resent for angry, spiteful and vindictive behavior
Chronic severe disturbances in eating behavior accompanied by distorted perception of body weight size and shape
Anorexia nervosa
Eating disturbances associated with binging/purging; or restricting
Anorexia nervosa
Eating disturbance associated with episodic binge eating fall by comp and Centauri efforts to prevent weight gain self induced vomiting; fasting; excessive exercise; miss use of laxatives enemas or diuretics
Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa clinical findings
Self-imposed weight loss Vigorous exercise regimen Constipation Dry skin brittle nails Low body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate Sore throat Can be suicidal Anemia, jaundice, secondary amenorrhea
Ideal body weight malnutrition
Mild malnutrition 20%below IBW
Moderate malnutrition 20 to 30% below IBW
Severe malnutrition > 30% below IBW
Eating disorders management
Interdisciplinary treatment plan with nutritional, behavior, psychotherapy
May need hospitalization for rehydration, refeeding, and psychiatric treatment
Depression medication‘s
SSRIs most affective medication for major depressive episodes
Fluoxetine Or sertraline