Disruptive, Impulsive Control and Conduct Disorder

Question 1

What age is Oppositional Defiant Disorder usually diagnosed by?

Answer 1

Usually by age 8, early as age 3

Question 2

What may Oppositional Defiant Disorder turn into?

Answer 2

May develop into conduct disorder

Question 3

What are the symptom categories of conduct disorder?

Answer 3

Aggression to people or animals
Destruction of property
Deceitfulness of theft
Serious violation of rules

Question 4

What is the DSM-5 diagnosis criteria for conduct disorder?

Answer 4

2+ of the symptoms present for over 12 months and in multiple settings

Question 5

For severe conduct disorder what maybe required as part of treatment?

Answer 5

Residential treatment or juvenile detention type facility

Question 6

Although no FDA approved pharmacologic treatments exist for conduct disorder what medications have been shown to be helpful?

Answer 6

Haloperidol
Risperidone
SGA’s
Lithium

Question 7

Are kids with conduct disorder at risk for suicide?

Answer 7

Yes, should be screened