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1
Q

What is the leading cause of death in teenagers?

A

Motor Vehicle Fatality

2
Q

Define Adolescence

A

Period of Development:

  1. Early
  2. Middle
  3. Late
3
Q

Define Puberty

A

Biologic process in which a child becomes an adult:

  1. Secondary sexual characteristics
  2. Increase to adult size
  3. Reproductive capacity
4
Q

What hormones are responsible for puberty?

A

LH & FSH

5
Q

When do girls reach peak velocity?

A

11.5-12 yrs

6
Q

How much earlier do girls experience pubertal growth spurts than boys?

A

2 yrs

7
Q

When do boys reach peak velocity?

A

13.5-14 yrs

8
Q

Early adolescence age range

A

10-13 y.o.

9
Q

Middle adolescence age range

A

14-16 y.o.

10
Q

Late adolescence age range

A

> 17 y.o.

11
Q

According to the Tanner Stages of puberty, at what age/stage do you see breast elevation and pubic hair in girls?

A

Stage 2: Ages 9-10

12
Q

When does Menarche typically occur?

A

Begins 2-2.5 yrs post Pubarche/Thelarche=STages 3/4

13
Q

What is the first visible sign of puberty in boys? What age?

A

Scrotum enlargement

Ages 9-10

14
Q

What Stage does Spermarche begin? Age?

A

Stages 4/5

Ages 14-15

15
Q

What is the MC reason for not seeking care in adolescence?

A

“Not wanting to tell parents”

16
Q

What does the state of AZ consider a Minor?

A

Ages 12-18

17
Q

What are the exceptions when a Minor CAN give consent?

A
  1. Emancipated
  2. Married
  3. Homeless
  4. Care relates to: STI, HIV testing, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, Rape
18
Q

What MUST a clinical do in the setting of sexual assault in a minor?

A

Report to CPS

19
Q

When must the parent/guardian be notified about a minors chemical dependency?

A

Once admitted for treatment

20
Q

What is the dyslipidemia screening recommendation?

A

Fasting Lipid Profile @ ages 19-21

21
Q

What is the largest preventable and most costly pubic health problem?

A

Adolescent substance use

22
Q

What is the MC substance use?

A

Alcohol

23
Q

What is the leading cause of suicide in youth?

A

Depression

24
Q

Beck Depression Inventory is used in what ages?

A

12-18

25
Q

Children’s Depression Inventory is used in what ages?

A

7-17

26
Q

What is the only medication approved for the treatment of depression in children < 8?

A

SSRI: Fluoxetine

27
Q

What is the 3rd MC chronic illness among adolescent girls?

A

Eating disorders