psych 22 Flashcards
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Pregnancy rate among teens increase or decrease
Decreasing
Average age of first sexual intercourse
16
Levels of MR
Mild 50-70
Moderate 35-55
Severe 20-40
Profound <20
MR of 6th grade level
Mild MR
MR of 2nd grade level
Moderate MR
% mild, mod, severe, profound MR
85
10
3-4
1-2
Most common cause of MR
Down’s syndrome
Most common cause of inherited MR
Fragile X
Down’s syndrome male vs female
Same
Downs associated with
Premature aging
Alzheimer’s
Fragile x genetic prob
Expansion of CGG on Xq27
3 types of ADHD
In attentive
Hyperactive / impulsive
Mixed
General dx of ADHD
6 sxs
6 months
Before age 7
2 locations
Nt cause of ADHD
Dysregulated dopamine and NE
Meds for ADHD
Stimulants Atomoxetine Bupropion Clonidine Guanfacine
Tourette’s comorbid illnesses
OCD in 2/3
ADHD in 1/4
Dx Tourette’s
Many motor tics
At least one vocal tic
At least 1 year before 18
Tourette’s male vs female
Males more
Nt of Tourette’s
Excess dopamine
Meds for Tourette’s
Antipsychotics:
Haloperidol
Pimozide
Risperidone
What meds worsen Tourette’s
Stimulants
Separation anxiety disorder prevalence
4% school aged children
Treatment separation anxiety disorder
Therapy
Antidep (SSRI SNRI)
If have separation anxiety disorder, increased risk for
Anxiety disorder in adulthood