Psychosocial Flashcards
By what age will 75% of children have full bladder/bowel control
36 months
Percent chance that a child will have enuresis if one parent had it and if two parents had it
40%
70%
Ddx for enuresis
Sickle cell trait, uti or anomaly, diabetes, seizure or sacral
What percentage of cases of enuresis will resolve with no intervention
15%
What is the typical response to divorce for a 2-5 yr old
Regression
Typical response to divorce for a 6-8 yr old
Overt grieving, fear of rejection, guilt and fantasies that the parents will get back together
Typical response to divorce for a 9-12 yr old
Anger and open mourning of the loss of the safety and structure
Typical response to divorce for a teenager
Depression and acting out
Response to death in the family for a pre schooler
Regression, acting out and tantrums
May confuse death with sleep
May think the death is a result of magical thinking
Response to death in family for a school age child
Somatic complains, sleep disturbance, decreased school performance
Response to death in family for a teenager
Acting out
May challenge mortality and take more risks
Screen time recommendations
Less than 2 - none
Over 2 - 2 hr limit
How many hours should a 1 year old sleep in a day
13-14 hrs
How long may the period of transition and attachment take after adoption
1 year
Lab test recommended for international adoptees
CBC, lead, Hep b, hiv, syphilis
Hep C if from endemic area
TB testing despite BCG vaccine
When does colic begin, peak and resolve by
2 wks of age
6 wks of age
4 months of age
Between what ages is head banging normal in a neurologically intact child
8months to 4 years
Until what is is biting for a child considered normal behavior as a reaction to frustration
3 years
Risk factors for ADHD
Maternal tobacco or alcohol use, lead exposure, low birthweight, prematurity, IUGR
Conditions that can mimic ADHD
Visual or hearing deficit Lead toxicity Hyperthyroidism or hypo Previous Neuro damage as in infection/trauma Meds (phenobarbital or antihistamine)
What are conditions that coexist with ADHD
Oppositional defiant, conduct disorder, anxiety, mood disorder, learning disorder or social immaturity
What are non stimulant meds for ADHD
Atomoxetine a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Clonidine and guanfacine which are alpha adrenergic agonists
First line medication tx for depression
Fluoxetine
Contraindicated in pts on MAO inhibitors. Use with caution in kids on diuretic, liver disease or kidney disease
Presentation of oppositional defiant
Defiant, disobedient and hostile behaviors
They refuse to do what they are told
Little respect for authority