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16 Cards in this Set
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6 disorders of children and adolescents
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mental retardation
autism ADHD conduct disorder oppositional defient disorder seperation anxiety disorder |
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3 characteristics of autism
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fantasy world
social impairment communication impairment |
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med tx for irritability and compulsions in autism
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SSRIs
Prozac, Lexapro |
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med tx for aggression in autism
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Haldol, Inderal
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med tx for hyperactivity in autism
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stimulants
calms the brain |
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2 classes of meds used in ADHD to increase attention and control hyperactivity
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CNS stimulants
SSRI's |
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6 CNS stimulants for ADHD tx
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(cant control a freakin rowdy dependent)
concerta cylert (liver toxic) adderal focalin ritalin (QD) dexedrine |
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2 antidepressants used for ADHD
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Wellbutrin
Tofranil |
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5 side effects of CNS stimulants
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insomnia (give in am)
weight loss (give after meals) decreased growth increased pulse tolerance develops |
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3 reasons for a drug holiday
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assess behavior
correct for tolerance correct growth / development |
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used for severe aggression
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haldol
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what is conduct disorder?
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persistant violation of rights, rules and regs
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3 tx for conduct disorder
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meds
very structured milieu boot camp |
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what is oppositional defient disorder?
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hostility towards authority
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tx for separation anxiety
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SSRI's
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ADHD non-stimulant med
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Strattera
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