T4 neuro Flashcards
ADHD manifestations
Inattention
Behaviors displaying hyperactivity
Impulsivity
what physical tests can be run for helping diagnose ADHD?
Vision/hearing test
Can help distinguish learning issues
what are the 3 types of ADHD
Combined
Predom inattentive
Predom hyperactivity
what are/is the medical management for ADHD
psychostimulants
4 examples of psychostimulants
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine)
What is the/a non stimulant prescribed for ADHD
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
“special” info about methylphenidate/ritalin
Can be a transdermal patch for those 6+
how are psychostimulants prescribed?
Based on resolution
NOT WEIGHT
interventions targeting behavioral management for ADHD
Rewards/stickers for prevention of undesired behavior
Group work
Family therapy
Environmental manipulation
what would good interventions be for environmental manipulation for ADHD
minimizing distractions (audio, visual)
Downs syndrome targets what chromosome?
trisomy 21
Manifestations of downs syndrome?
Poor muscle tone
hyperflexible joints
slanting eyes (!!)
short stature/neck
simian crease
how is a downs syndrome pt tounge & what can it cause?
protruding/too big for mouth
& can make keeping a patent airway difficult
what delays can result from downs syndrome?
muscle
speech
learning ability/disability
highest risks moms for delivering with downs syndrome?
Older moms (35+)
what body systems are often affected by downs syndrome?
respiratory/cardiac
can have hypothermia post birth
what GI disease can be r/t downs syndrome?
Hirschsprung’s
autism is involving what type of actions
limitations r/t social activity, verbal/nonverbal communication & range of behavior/interests
Autism can present as ______?
Social impairment
inability to maintain eye contact
impaired communication
repetitive behaviors
what age are s/sx of autism observed?
3y
what type of management for Autism is best?
early management/intervention
specific early interventions for Autism?
Early language development (!)
how to handle physical exams with children with Autism?
Reluctance to be touched
Respect physical boundaries
primary edu for autism?
ALARM acronym
what is ALARM acronym?
A: Autism is prevalent
L: Listen to parents
A: Act early
R: Refer
M: Monitor
what are risk factors for maltreatment of children? (adult)
previous abuse
parents with extreme discipline
marital conflict
substance abuse
risk factors for children of maltreatment
children reluctant to go with parents
children with disabilities
children with very young parents
children with single mothers/in poverty
education for maltreatment of children?
- Teach parents & caregiver appropriate way to discipline a child
- Educate children about their body/personal boundaries
4 types of maltreatment of children
physical
sexual
emotional
neglect
what are manifestations of Autism?
avoidance of eye contact
restrictive/repeptive behavior
impaired communication
what type of joints do Downs syndrome patients have?
hyperflexible
Autistic children respond best to this for intervention?
routine
respecting touch boundaries
priority intervention for Downs with resp condition?
ensure patent airway
how can you manage ADHA behavior?
structured & consistent daily routine
what s/sx should you look out for w/ ADHD meds?
HA
insomnia
weight loss
what strategies can help support ADHD pt’s academic performance?
providing extended breaks/opporotunities for physical activity
