Other Pedsy Stuff

Question 1

Reactive Attachment Disorder

Answer 1

Characterized by a consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward caretakers

Patients with RAD also show minimal social responsiveness to others

Features must be evident before age 5.

Risk factors: Repeated changes in foster care, limited selective attachment, child abuse, child neglect

Question 2

Main features of intermittent explosive disorder

Answer 2

Characterized by recurrent impulsive outbursts of aggression that are disproportionate to stressors and are typically followed by feelings of remorse and/or embarrassment

Question 3

Establishing a diagnosis of intermittent explosive disorder

Answer 3

Patient > 6 years of age

Outbursts happen at least twice per week for 3 months

If there is destruction of property or injury of others, the diagnosis can be made even if outbursts occur only 3x yearly

Question 4

Treatment of intermittent explosive disorder

Answer 4

CBT and SSRIs