*NURSING > EXAM > Nursing 3 Test 1_Psychiatric Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Terms 2022/2023 – 100% Correct (All)
1. ADHD Unknown etiology -genetic correlation -more common in boys Families experience more stress 2. ADHD S/S 6 or more symptoms for at least 6 months Careless mistakes Forgetful in daily acti... vitis Sustaining attention is hard Poor organization Loses things Easily distracted 3. ADHD Dx studies IQ tests Auditory and visual tests Hand eye coordination Spatial organization Memory 4. ADHD Environ- mental Issues 5. ADHD Therapeu- tic management 6. ADHD Psychos- timulants Consistency is vital parents/teachers placement -academic in morning -extra time for tests -smaller classes 6-9 Safe structured environment Symptoms worsen in unstructured group situations Symptoms dissapear or improve under strict control Social skills training Pharmacological, behavioral therapy, environment manip- ulation. Work by increasing activity of dopamine and noradrena- line in areas that control attention and behavior by gum- ming up molecules so the brain chemicals are left alone. -Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) -Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine (Adderall) -Pemoline (cylert) 7. Psychopharma- cological Side Effects 8. ADHD Noradren- ergic Specific Re- uptake Inhibitors (NSRI) 9. ADHD Adrenegic Agents 10. ADHD Antide- pressants -Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) -Atomoxetine (Strattera) Tics Insomnia Nervousness Increased BP Decreased appetite or anorexia Weight - - - [Show More]
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