Peds CE 6 Flashcards
ADHD core sx
3
hyperactivity
impulsivity
inattention
ADHA - what always occurs together
hyperactivity and impulsivity
ADHA - hyperactivity and impulsivity course - observed, peak, decline
4
- observed by age 4
- peak over 3-4 yrs
- hyperactive symptoms begin to decline after age 8
- not usually observable by adolescence
ADHA - inattention is not usually apparent before what age
8-9 years
ADHA DSM 5 criteria includes
3
- sx must be present prior to age 12
- sx last > 6 months
- sx evident in 2 different settings
ADHD when to start meds
meds are first line for children >6
ADHA rx
2
methylphenidate
amphetamines
ASD routine screening at what ages
9, 18, 24, 30 month visits
HAs - what imaging if preferred
MRI is preferred unless something is rapidly developing
HA red flags
5
- awakens child
- thunderclap HA
- associated with neuro findings - n/v, AMS
- age < 3
- absent family hx of migraines
most common acute recurrent HA in children
migraines
migraine HA med
topiramate 12 years and older
lead toxicity can masquerade as what
iron def anemia
lead toxicity exposure
6
- dust from old house paint
- water
- food
- lead pipes
- sucking on toys
- jewelry
lead toxicity sx
5
- fatigue
- GI - stomach ache, constipation
- irritability
- renal changes
- cognitive/behavior changes (irreversible)