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What is the clinical course for ADHD?

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  • 1/3 of children with ADHD will have it as a adult
  • There is an INCREASED risk of substance use and antisocial personalty if untreated
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What is the potential impact of ADHD?

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  • Poor Grades, Low self-esteem, Bad relationships, cant work
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What is the diagnostic criteria for ADHD?

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  • 6 symptoms in each domain [work, school, home…]
  • Older patients - 5 symptoms for either two specifiers
  • Inattentive or hyperactive symptoms at 12 yo [present in two or more settings]
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What are the ADHD types?

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  • Combined, Predominatly inattentice presentation, Predominantly hyperactive Presention
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What are the Inattentive symptoms [persisting for at least 6 months]?

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  • Fail to give attention to detail
  • Difficulty sustaining attention
  • Doesnt listen
  • Doesnt follow directinos
  • Difficulty doing tasks
  • Avoids tasks that need work
  • Easily distracted
  • Forgetful
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What are the Hyperactive symptoms [persisting for at least 6 months]?

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  • Fidgets
  • Leaves seat
  • Runs or climbs
  • Unable to play quietly
  • Talks Excessively
  • Can’t wait turns
  • Interrupts
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What are some of the Non-Pharmacologic treatment for ADHD?

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  • Behavioral Therapy, Psychosocial Treatment
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What are some of the Pharmacologic Treatments for ADHD?

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  • Stimulants
  • Non-Stimulants
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What is the specific dosing for Stimulants in ADHD?

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  • Effects in short periods
  • DO NOT NEED to calculate for Kids
  • IR good in kids
  • DO NOT USE 2 DIFFERENT STIMULANTS
  • DO NOT give too late in the day
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What are some of the speaical consideration drugs used in ADHD?

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  • Mydayis [NOT for 12 and under]
  • Daytrana [Patch - ONLY if they respond to methylphendate]
  • Vyvanse [Prodrug - Misuse deterrent]
  • Jornay PM [PM dose so it work in AM]
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What are some of the stimulant adverse effects in ADHD?

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  • Appetite loss, Stomach pain, Headache, Sleep issues, Decreased growth, Increased BP, Increased HR, Sudden Cardiac Death
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What are some of the stimulant monitoring in ADHD?

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  • Appetite, Behavior, Blood Pressure, Growth Rate, Heart Rate, Sleep, ECG
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What are the Alpha 2 Agonist in ADHD?

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  • Intuniv & Kapvay
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What is important to know about Guanfacine [Intuniv] in ADHD?

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  • 3A4 Substrate
  • Once Daily
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What is important to know about Clonidine [Kapvay] in ADHD?

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  • Twice Daily
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What are the Norepineephrine Reuptake Inhibitors in ADHD?

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  • Atomoxetine & Viloxazine
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What is important to know about Atomoxetine in ADHD?

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  • 6 and older
  • 2D6 Substrate
  • Weight Based dosing [<70 kg = 0.5 mg/kg & > 70 kg = 40 mg[]
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What are the adverse effects of the non-stimulants in ADHD?

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  • A2A: Decreased HR and BP, Orthostasis, Sleepy, Dizziness
  • NRI: Increased HR and BP, Increased suicidal thinking [BOXED WARNING]
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What are some of the monitoring for the non-stimulants in ADHD?

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  • Appetite, Behavior, Blood Pressure, Growth Rate, Heart Rate, LFT, Sleep
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What is important to know about Burpropion in ADHD?

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  • NOT FDA approved for ADHD
  • 2D6
  • CONTRAINDICATED: Seizure and eating disorder
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What is important to know about Monafinil in ADHD?

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  • FDA for narcolepsy, OSA, Shift work sleep
  • Headache, Decreased Appetite, SJS/TEN
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What is important to know about the TCAs in ADHD?

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  • Less effective than methylphenidate
  • Cardiac sudden death in childern
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What is important to know about the mood stabilizers in ADHD?

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  • May be useful if there is comordbid bipolar disorderm conduct disorder, intermittent explosive disorder
  • SHOULD NOT use atypical antipsychotics as monotherapy
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How does the American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] use there guidelines for ADHD?

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  • Pre-school: Parent Training then FDA med
  • Elementary and Middle-school: FDA med + Parent Training
  • Adolescents: FDA Med
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What are the AAP remcommendated drugs to use in ADHD?
- Preschool: Methylphenidate [NO non-stim] - Elementary/Middle school: Stimulants; Atomoxtine, Guanfacine, Clonidine - Addon: Guanfacine and Clonidine are the ONLY ones
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What are the NICE: ADHD Guidelines for Adults?
- Methylphenidate OR Lisdexamfetamine - Dextroamphetamine [cant use Lisdex] - Atomoxtine [last line]
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What is important to know about medication use in pediatric psychiatry?
- Kids have higher risks of significant adverse effects from medicaiton than adults
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How does the DSM-5 describe tic disorders in pediatric psychiatry?
- Tourettes: Both motor and vocal tics for > 1y - Persistent motor OR vocal tic disorder: >1y - Provisional Tic Disorder: <1y
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What is important to know about Tic Disorders in pediatric psychiatry?
- ~75% have ADHD, ~50% have OCD - 1/3 resolve, 1/3 improve, 1/3 stay the same
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What is the pharmacologic treatment for Tics in pediatric psychiatry?
- 1st: Alpha 2 Agonist [helps with ADHD too] - 2nd: Atypical Antipsychotics [Aripiprazole & Ripseridone; weight gain] - 3rd: Typical Antipsychotics [Haloperidol; Pimozide = LAST LINE]
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What antipsychotics medications are used in Tics in pediatric psychiatry?
- Pimozide [QTc Prolongation, 3A4, EPS] - Haloperidol [EPS] - Aripiprazole [FDA approved] - Risperidone [D2 blockade]
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What stimulants are used in Tourette's in pediatric psychiatry?
- ADHD is common with Tourettes - Amphetamine = EXACERBATION - MUST treat both - Atomoxetine or TCA?
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How does the DSM-5 describe Oppositional Defiant Disorder in pediatric psychiatry?
- Patterns of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/definat behavior lasting 6 months
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How does the DSM-5 describe Conduct Disorder in pediatric psychiatry?
- When ODD is properly diagnosed with 3 of the following criteria in the past year: - Agression to people, Destruction of property, Theft, Serious violation of Rules [<10y]
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What is the treatment of ODD & CD in pediatric psychiatry?
- Stimulants and Clonidine/Guanfacine [could help with sleep] - Atypical Antipsychotics
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How does the DSM-5 describe Separation Anxiety Disorder in Pediatric Psychiatry?
- Excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation - Lasting 4 weeks in kids and 6 months in adults
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What is the treatment for separation anxiety in pediatric psychiatry?
- SSRIs = 1st line - Psychotherapy with combo = mild anxiety
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How does the DSM-5 describe autism spectrum disorder in pediatric psychiatry ?
- Deficits in social communications and interactions - Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests activities
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What are some of the hallmark signs & symptoms of ASD in pediatric psychiatry ?
- Aggression, Hyperactivity, inattention, irritability, mood instability, self-harm, OCD... - Seizures? GI issues?
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What is the treatment of disruptive behaviors in ASD in pediatric psychiatry ?
- Typical Antipsychotics: Haloperidol - Atypical Antipsychotics: Aripiprazole [6-17] & Reisperidone [5-16] - Mood Stabilizers - NO Lamotrigine or Levetiracetam = NO effect on irritablity
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How dose the DSM-5 describe disruptive mood dysregulation disorder in pediatric psychiatry ?
- Temper outbursts verbally that are out of proportion compared to the situation [before 6 or after 18] - happens in 2 -3 settings [Home, School, with peers]
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what is the treatment for DMDD in pediatric psychiatry ?
- Antidepressants - similar to depression, ADHD, or Anxiety - SSRIs & Stimulants = 1st line
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How is pediatric depression described in pediatric psychiatry ?
- Kids: physical complaints, irritability, conduct problems, suicidal ideation - Teens: express feelings of depressions and suicidal behaviors
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What is the Depression treatment for pediatric psychiatry ?
- Non-pharmacologic = 1st line [70% remission] - Antidepressants BOXED WARNING for suicidality [Paroxetine AVOID in kids] - Fluoxetine 8 yo - Escitalopram 12 - 17 yo
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What is the treatment by diagnosis and specifier for pediatric bipolar disorder?
- Bipolar I w/o psychosis: Lithium - Bipolar I w/ psychosis: Lithium - Bipolar: Lithium
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How is pediatric PTSD described in pediatric psychiatry?
- Very similar to adults [Reexperiencing, avoidance, hypervigilance] - Trauma-focused psychotherapy = 1st line - Pharmacotherapy: SSRIs = 1st line
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How is Child-hood onset schizophrenia described in pediatric psychiatry?
- Visual hallucinations are more common than in adults - before 13 yo - Rare in kids
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Based on the DSM-5, what substances are abused?
- Alcohol, Caffeine, Cannabis, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Opioids, Stimulants, Tobacco, Others
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How does the DSM-5 describe substance use disorder?
- 2 of the following for 12 months - Large amounts than normal, Persistant desire, increased time spent to get substance, craving, getting in trouble, give up activities, use even tho you know its bad, tolerance, withdrawal
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What is the clinical course for substance use disorders?
- late teens, early 20s - plan for setbacks - greatest during the 1st year
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What are the stages of alcohol withdrawal?
- Stage 1: 6-8h; hyperactivity & craving alcohol - Stage 2: 24h; hallucinations - Stage 3: 1-2d; grand mal seizures - Stage 4: 3-5d; Delirium Tremens
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What are some of the risk factors for Delirium tremens in substance
- Prior DTs - increase severity each time - # of detox - 1 pint of whiskey per day for 10 of 14 days - Withdrawal - Hepatic dysfunction
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What is the way that we treat alcohol withdrawal?
- BENZO = drug of choice - CIWA < 8-10: Non-pharm - CIWA 8-15: Medicate - CIWA > 15: Complicated if untreated
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What is important to know about Lorazepam in alcohol withdrawal?
- Can be used in liver dysfunction
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What are some of the other treatment considerations within alcohol withdrawal?
- THIAMINE! - Carbamazepine & Valproate maybe - Phenytoin NOT effective
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What is the Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome within Alcohol withdrawal?
- Wernike's Encephalopathy: Thaimine deficiency - Give 1000 mg Thaimine before dextrose fluids - Thaimine is a co-factor in glucose metabolism
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What is important to know about Disulfiram within Alcohol Withdrawal?
- Blocks ADH - what metabolize alcohol - Causes unpleasant effects up to 14 days after D/C
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What is important to know about Acamprosate within Alcohol Withdrawal?
- Abstinence Drug - Renal Elimination - BOXED WARNING: suicidality - Safe to use with alochol
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What is important to know about Naltrexone within alcohol withdrawal?
- Decrease binge drinking - NEED to evaluate pain as it is a partial antagonist [Decrease pain relief from opioids] - Injection site reactions
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What are some ways that we treat the symptoms from Opioid withdrawal?
- Muscle Aches: Tylenol or NSAIDS - Anxiety: Hydroxyzine or Benzo - N/V: Ondansetron - Diarrhea: Loperamide - Sweating: Clonidine or Lofexidine
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What Alpha-2 Agonist are used for opioid withdrawal symptoms?
- Clonidine or Lofexidine
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What are some of the maintenance treatments of opioids use disorders?
- Methadone: licensed treatment - Buprenorphine: combo with narcan
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What are the clinical pearls for Methadone in substance use disorder?
- 3A4; 2B6, 2C19, 2D6 - QTc Prolongation
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What are the clinical pearls for Buprenorphine in substance use disorder?
- Give with Narcan - Sublingually - 3A4 - Serotonin Syndrome - Respiratory Depression - partial agonist
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What is important to know about Buprenorphine ER injection?
- Need to be on buprenorphine for 7 days before - Serotonin Syndrome

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