School-Age Health Flashcards
What is the average growth in terms of weight in the school-aged child?
5-7 lbs per year
What is the average growth in terms of height in the school-aged child?
2-3 inches per year
At what age to girls reach peak height velocity?
11-12 years
What BMI is defined as overweight in a school-aged child?
BMI between the 85th and 95th percentiles
What BMI is defined as obese in the school-aged child?
BMI above the 95th percentile
What should a school-aged child’s visual acuity be?
20/20
What age should you start screening for scoliosis?
9 years
At what age is hand dominance obvious?
7-9 years
On average, how much sleep should a school-aged child be getting per night?
8-10 hours
What are two common causes of obesity in the school-aged child?
relative inactivity, use of food for emotional comfort or as a control mechanism
What are some differential diagnoses for obesity?
endocrine disease, genetic conditions (i.e. prader-willi syndrome), medication-induced (antipsychotics)
What is the most common form of child abuse?
neglect
What is the most commonly diagnosed problem in childhood and now regarded as a chronic illness?
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
According to DSM-5, what are the 3 diagnostic subtypes of ADHD?
inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type, combined type
At what age to symptoms of ADHD usually appear?
7 years, but can be as late as age 12
What are common comorbidities to ADHD?
learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder
What pharmacological management is highly effective in treating ADHD?
CNS stimulants, such as methylphenidate and amphetamines
