psychiatry Flashcards
risk factors of ADHD
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pre term
epilepsy
pathophysiology of ADHD
affects neuron circuits that rely on dopamine which control self monitoring and self regulation
ADHD presentation
- short attention span and easily distracted
- quickly loses interest in a task and moves from one task to another
- constantly moving and fidgeting
- impulsive behaviour
- poor school performance
-forgets things easily - short tempers
lifestyle management for ADHD
sleep hygiene
educational psychologist assessment
parenting intervention
medications management for ADHD
methylphenidate
dexamfetamine
side effects of ADHD meds
weight loss
loss of sleep
loss of appetite
What is ASD (autistic spectrum disorder)
impaired social interaction, speech and language disorder
What is ASD (autistic spectrum disorder)
impaired social interaction, speech and language disorder
often have repetitive behaviours or niche interests
clinical presentation for ASD- social and communication
- lack of eye contact
- difficulty making friends
- social and emotionally inappropriate behaviour
- prefers own company
- delay, absence or regression in language development
- limited gestures and facial expression
clinical presentation for ASD- behaviour
- greater interest in objects, number or patterns than people
- stereotypical repetitive movements e.g. hand flapping
- anxiety and distress with experiences outside their normal routine
- extremely restricted food preference
management for ASD
MDT
CAHMS
SLT
dietician
paediatrician
what is bulimia nervosa
eating disorder characterised by periods of binge eating followed by purging by inducing vomiting or taking laxatives to prevent the calories from being absorbed
clinical features of bulimia nervosa
alkalosis
hypokalaemia
erosion of teeth
swollen salivary glands
mouth ulcers
GORD
russell’s signs
what is anorexia nervosa
- eating disorder characterised by a person feeling that they are overweight despite evidence of a normal or low body weight
- obsessively restricting calorie intake with the intention of losing weight
clinical presentation of anorexia nervosa
- excessive weight loss
- amenorrhoea
- lanugo hair
- hypokalaemia
- changes in mood, anxiety and depression
