Mental Health Ch 22

Front 1

Children and adolescents experience some of the same mental disorders as adults, and are diagnosed with these disorders using...

Back 1

The same criteria as for adults

Front 2

For someone who has a intelligence quotient less than 70

Back 2

Intellectual disability

Front 3

Causes of intellectual disability

Back 3

1. Hereditary condition

2. Trisomy 21

3. Maternal alcohol intake

4. Perinatal problem

5. Medical condition of infancy

Front 4

Formerly known as pervasive developmental disorder; characterized by pervasive and usually severe impairment of reciprocal social interaction skills, communication deviance, and restricted stereotypical behavioral patterns

Back 4

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Front 5

Autism is 5 times more prevalent in...

Back 5

Boys

Front 6

Autism is diagnosed between the ages..

Back 6

18 months to 3 years

Front 7

Children with ASD use ____________ to communicate

Back 7

Limited gestures

Front 8

Hand flapping, body twisting, head banging

Back 8

Stereotyped motor behaviors

Front 9

If behavior deteriorates in an adolescent with ASD, it may reflect the effects of.....

Back 9

Hormonal changes and the difficulty meeting increasing complex social demands

Front 10

Short term inpatient treatment is used when behaviors such as ________ are out of control

Back 10

Head banging

Tantrums

Front 11

Goals of treatment for children with ASD

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1. Reduce behavioral symptoms

2. Promote learning and development specifically acquisition of language skills

Front 12

Characterized by inattentiveness, over activity, and impulsiveness

Back 12

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Front 13

Essential features of ADHD

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1. Inattention

2. Hyperactivity

3. Impulsivity

Front 14

Distinguishing __________ from ADHD can be difficult

Back 14

Bipolar disorder

Front 15

ADHD is usually identified and diagnosed when the child begins...

Back 15

Preschool or school

Front 16

Academic performance suffers because the child...

Back 16

Makes hurried, careless mistakes in schoolwork, often loses our forgets homegirl assignments, and fails to follow directions

Hint 16

3

Front 17

Forming positive peer relationships is difficult because the child...

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Cannot play cooperatively or take turns and constantly interrupts others

Hint 17

3

Front 18

People perceive children with ADHD as

Back 18

1. More aggressive

2. More bossy

3. Less likable

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ADHD behaviors in adolescence

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1. Cutting class

2. Getting speeding tickets

3. Failing to maintain interpersonal relationships

4. Adopting risk taking behaviors

5. Low self esteem

Hint 19

5

Front 20

Adults who had been treated for ADHD 25 years earlier were __________ times more likely to experience nervousness, restlessness, depression, lack of friends, and low frustration tolerance

Back 20

3 to 4

Front 21

Adults with ADHD usually are associated with

Back 21

At least one coexisting psychiatric diagnosis

Front 22

Common medications for ADHD

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1. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

2. Amphetamine (Adderall)

3. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)

4. Pemoline (Cylet)

5. Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Hint 22

4

Front 23

What does methylphenidate (Ritalin) do for ADHD?

Back 23

1. Reduces hyperactivity

2. Reduces impulsivity

3. Reduces Mood lability

4. Increase focus

Front 24

Because pemoline can cause ________ it is the lady of the drugs to be prescribed

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Liver damage

Front 25

Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Back 25

Non stimulant

SNRI

SE: Anticholinergic effects, liver damage

Front 26

Attempting to talk or reason with a child with ADHD in a dangerous activity is unlikely to succeed because...

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Inability to pay attention and limited listening

Front 27

When the incident is over and the child is safe, the adult should talk to the child directly about _________

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The expectations for safe behavior

Front 28

To prevent physical intrusive behavior, it may be necessary to _______ the child while her or she is playing

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Supervise

Front 29

When it comes to an ADHD child in a dangerous situation, it is important to _________ then ________

Back 29

Act first

Explain expected and unacceptable behavior

Front 30

Giving a ADHD child _________ ________ when he or she meets a standard reinforces desired behaviors

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Positive feedback

Front 31

Examples of managing the environment for a child with ADHD

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1. A quiet place with minimal distractions

2. The seat in front of the teacher away from a window or door

3. Quiet area away from TV or radio

Hint 31

3

Front 32

To help a child with ADHD do a task

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1. Face the child on his or her level and give eye contact

2. Break the task into small parts

3. Allow breaks

Hint 32

3

Front 33

Children with ADHD duo not adjust to changes readily and are_________to meet expectation if times for activity are ___________

Back 33

Less likely

Arbitrary or differ day to day

Front 34

Nursing interventions for parents of children with ADHD

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1. Listen to parents' feelings

2. Suggest they attend support groups

3. Help build the child's self esteem