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What are the goals of ADHD medications?
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* Improve impulse control
* Improve ability to concentrate * Decrease distractibility |
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What is significant of Ritalin?
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Very "fast-acting"
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What can be combined with Ritalin for faster/longer-lasting effects?
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Ritalin SR
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What is Ritalin LA?
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Half regular Ritalin and half Ritalin SR in the same pill
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What is Adderall?
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Amphetamine (a stimulant)
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What should be monitored closely in patients who are taking Adderall?
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LFT's
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How long must a patient take Adderall before the medication becomes effective?
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Up to 2 weeks
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For what age is Adderall approved
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3 and older
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What is Dexedrine?
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Dextroamphetamine (a stimulant)
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How long before the full effect of Dexedrine is noticed
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2 days
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What is Strattera?
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Atomoxetine (non-stimulant)
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What characterizes oppositional defiant disorder?
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A pattern of negativistic, hostile, defiant behavior that lasts at least 6 months
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What is one of the most common disorders presented by adolescents for treatment?
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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True or false: a child can outgrow symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder without treatment:
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False
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What are some treatment options for patients with oppositional defiant disorder?
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*parent training programs
*individual psychotherapy *cognitive behavior therapy *social skills therapy |
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Diagnosis of conduct disorder based on a manifestation of 3 or more of which criteria in the last 12 months?
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*aggression to people and animals
*destruction of property *deceitfulness or theft *serious violations of rules *significant impairment of social, academic, or occupational functioning |
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What is the most common trisomal abnormality?
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Down Syndrome
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What is included in the management of Down Syndrome?
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*surgery to correct serious anomalies
*Thorough evaluation *support for family *diet support *teach self care |
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What are the "3 R's" for Down Syndrome patients?
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*Routine
*Repitition *Reinforcement |
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What causes PKU?
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The absence of a liver enzyme used to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine
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What happens if phenylalanine levels are too high?
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Mental retardation/severe brain damage (irreversible)
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When phenylalanine levels are too high, when does brain damage occur?
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BEFORE ketones are even detected in the urine
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