RUMINATION, PICA, ANXIETY DISORDERS, OCD & PTSD Flashcards
What is rumination disorder?
Rumination disorder is the repeated regurgitation of food, which may be rechewed, reswallowed, or spit out, for at least 1 month following a period of normal functioning. It is not caused by a gastrointestinal illness or other medical conditions.
What is the typical age of onset for rumination disorder in infants?
Rumination disorder in infants typically appears in the first year of life, generally between ages 3 and 12 months.
What are common complications of rumination disorder in infants?
Complications include growth delay, malnutrition, and negative effects on development and learning potential.
What are risk factors for rumination disorder in adolescents?
Risk factors include early childhood issues such as a disturbed relationship with primary caregivers, neglect, stressful life situations, and comorbid anxiety and depression.
What are some conditions in the differential diagnosis for rumination disorder?
Differential diagnoses include gastrointestinal system anomalies, pyloric stenosis, Sandifer syndrome, gastroparesis, hiatal hernia, increased intracranial pressure, diencephalic tumors, adrenal insufficiency, and inborn errors of metabolism.
What is the first step in treating rumination disorder?
The first step is a behavioral analysis to determine whether the disorder serves a self-stimulation purpose and/or is socially motivated.
What are some effective treatments for rumination disorder?
Effective treatments include reinforcing correct eating behavior, diaphragmatic breathing, postprandial gum chewing, and aversive conditioning techniques such as withdrawal of attention.
What is pica?
Pica is the persistent eating of nonnutritive, nonfood substances (e.g., paper, soap, clay, paint) for at least 1 month.
What is the suggested minimum age for diagnosing pica?
The suggested minimum age for diagnosing pica is 2 years, as it is inappropriate to the developmental level.
What are common substances ingested by individuals with pica?
Common substances ingested include paper, soap, plaster, charcoal, clay, wool, ashes, and paint.
What is the most common age group affected by pica?
Pica most frequently occurs in childhood.
Which group is pica more common in?
Pica is more common in individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
What are some risks associated with pica?
Risks include lead poisoning, iron-deficiency anemia, mechanical bowel problems, intestinal obstruction, perforations, dental injury, and parasitic infections.
What are some proposed causes of pica?
Proposed causes include nutritional deficiencies, low socioeconomic factors, child abuse, family disorganization, mental disorders, and learned behavior.
What is the differential diagnosis for pica?
The differential diagnosis includes anorexia nervosa, factitious disorder, and nonsuicidal self-injury.
What are the main components of treatment for pica?
Treatment typically includes a combination of behavioral, social, and medical approaches, such as applied behavioral analysis, and addressing any underlying medical conditions like lead toxicity.
How can pica be treated in individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders?
Behavioral interventions, particularly applied behavioral analysis, have been shown to be helpful in treating pica in these individuals.
What are some consequences of ingesting nonfood substances in pica?
Consequences can include lead toxicity, iron-deficiency anemia, parasitic infections, and, in some cases, require surgical intervention for a gastric bezoar.
What is the difference between normal anxiety and pathological anxiety?
“Normal anxiety can be adaptive and is a response to life-threatening situations. Pathological anxiety becomes disabling
What is the median age of onset for anxiety disorders?
“The median age of onset for anxiety disorders is 11 years.”
What factors contribute to the development of anxiety disorders?
“Genetic or temperamental factors contribute to some anxiety disorders
What are common physical manifestations of anxiety?
“Common physical manifestations of anxiety include weight loss
What is the typical onset age for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
“OCD typically has its onset in the mid–school-aged years.”
What is the relationship between parental anxiety disorder and offspring?
“Parental anxiety disorder is associated with an increased risk of anxiety disorders in offspring.”
What are the key symptoms that distinguish major depressive disorder from anxiety disorders?
“Fatigue
How is anxiety commonly distinguished from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
“OCD involves ritualistic
How is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) differentiated from general anxiety disorders?
“PTSD involves anxiety specifically in response to psychological trauma
What are the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing a specific phobia?
“A specific phobia is diagnosed when there is marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation
What are the core diagnostic features of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
“OCD is characterized by recurrent
How is social anxiety disorder (social phobia) diagnosed according to DSM-5?
“Social anxiety disorder is diagnosed when there is marked fear of social situations due to the fear of being negatively evaluated
What are the key diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder?
“Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry lasting for at least 6 months
What is the DSM-5 criteria for panic disorder?
“Panic disorder is diagnosed when there are recurrent
What is the clinical presentation of panic disorder?
“Panic disorder is marked by abrupt surges of intense fear
Which medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of anxiety disorders?
“Medical conditions such as cardiac disease