Term | Definition |
What is nature? | Genetic and biologic factors |
What is nurture? | Experiences |
When is behavior a problem? | What it interferes with home, school, or interactions with peers |
What is the primary sign of depression in children? | Irritability |
What two classes of medications are used to treat depression in children? | SSRIs and TCAs |
Children usually vocalize what types of complaints when they're depressed? | Somatic or physical complaints |
Why aren't benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety in children? | Side effects interfere with memory and learning |
What three classes of medications are used to treat anxiety in children? | SSRIs, TCAs and BuSpar |
When adolescents cannot develop relationships with peers, what can develop? | Depression |
What treatments of depression are used with adolescents? | SSRIs and CBT |
When an adolescent isn't interested in being with their friends, what is this a sign of? | Depression |
What is the most commonly abused substance by adolescents? | Alcohol |
Why are benzodiazepines not used for treating psychiatric disorders in adolescents? | Addiction issues |
What can pharmacotherapy in adolescence involve? | SSRIs, lithium, and atypical antipsychotics |
In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, what criteria must be met? | Either inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity or both for 6 months; presnts before age 12; impairment in two or more settings |
What non-stimulant medication is used to treat ADHD? | Atomexetine (Strattera) |
Atomoxetine (Strattera) takes 1-3 weeks for full effect; this is similar to what class of medications? | Antidepressants |
What is the mode of action of Atomoxetine (Strattera)? | Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine |
What facet of a person's life is most affected by autism spectrum disorder? | Socialization |
What specific impairment is always present in autism spectrum disorder? | Language impairment |
What is involved in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder? | CBT, family support, psychoeducation and atypical antipsychotics |
What activities could be used by a child during expressive therapy? | Dance, movement, writing, art, painting, singing |
What does bibliotherapy involve? | Using stories for children to learn |
What is the mechanism of action for stimulant medications used to treat ADHD? | Increase release and block reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin (amphetamines) |
Before what time of the day should stimulant medications be given? | 4:00 PM |
What are five side effects of stimulant medications used to treat ADHD? | Insomnia, appetite suppression, abdominal pain, cardiovascular effects, and potential for abuse |
What drug schedule do stimulant medications belong? | Schedule II - Can only get a month's supply at a time and you need ID to pick-up |
Name five examples of stimulant medications used to treat ADHD | Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin), Amphetamine (Adderall), Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) |