Pediatric Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Autism is observed before what age? | 3 |
Early observations of autism | Fails to show interest in others, is not socially responsive, absence of eye contact, lack of meaningful facial expressions. |
How do autistic children respond to affection? | Indifferent, aversion. |
Speech of an autistic child | Half are mute- echolalia (repeat what you say) |
The autistic child may respond inappropriately to sounds? | True |
The autistic child frequently uses imaginary play? | False |
The autistic child frequently imitates others? | False |
The autistic child likes to be cuddled? | False |
The autistic child has many friends? | False |
The autistic child has rigid routines and rituals? | True |
The autistic child practices self stimulating behavior? | True |
3 hallmark signs of ADHD | Inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity. |
Primary difference between ADD and ADHD | Hyperactivity |
2 examples of specific drugs used to treat ADHD | Ritalin, Adderall |
Definition of ODD | Recurrent pattern of negative, disobedient, hostile, defiant behavior. |
At what age is ODD evident? | 3 |
ODD is easily recognized by the child? | False |
ODD child imposes on rights of others? | True |
ODD is typically seen by setting fires and hurting animals? | False |
ODD is frequently seen w/ ADHD? | True |
The hallmark signs of ODD | Persistent stubbornness, persistent testing of limits, refusal to accept blame, argumentative, unwilling to give in. |
Acceptable Tx for ODD | Individual therapy, family therapy, behavior modification. |
Definition of Conduct Disorder | Persistent behavior where rights of others are violated and rules and norms are disregarded. |
Predisposing factors for conduct disorder | Parent rejection, inconsistent parenting, harsh discipline, absence of father, Antisocial PD in family members. |
Hallmark signs of Conduct Disorder | Aggressiveness (hurting animals), property destruction (setting fires), stealing (violating rights of others), violating rules. |
If disease continues into adulthood, may eventually be labeled as | antisocial PD |
To control the aggressive behavior of conduct disorder, the recommended Tx is | Psychotropic meds and behavior modification |
Adjustment disorder definition | Response to identifiable stressor. |
Symptoms of depression is kids or teens | Feeling sad, w/drawl from friends, increased sleep, aggressiveness, anhedonia, irritable moods, running away, drug use, unsafe sex, interest in morbid music. |
Tx for depressing in kids and teens | Psychotherapy and medications |
Tourette's definition | Motor and verbal tics that impair function. |
1st symptom is 1/2 the cases of Tourette's | Rapid eye blinking. |
Examples of Tourette's tics | Tongue protrusion, head jerking, barking, squatting. |
Using vulgar language is a hallmark sign of Tourette's? | False- less than 10% use vulgar language. |
Tourette's often runs in families? | True- may disappear by early adulthood. |
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