T4 neuro

Question 1

ADHD manifestations

Answer 1

Inattention
Behaviors displaying hyperactivity
Impulsivity

Question 2

what physical tests can be run for helping diagnose ADHD?

Answer 2

Vision/hearing test
Can help distinguish learning issues

Question 3

what are the 3 types of ADHD

Answer 3

Combined
Predom inattentive
Predom hyperactivity

Question 4

what are/is the medical management for ADHD

Answer 4

psychostimulants

Question 5

4 examples of psychostimulants

Answer 5

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine)

Question 6

What is the/a non stimulant prescribed for ADHD

Answer 6

Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Question 7

“special” info about methylphenidate/ritalin

Answer 7

Can be a transdermal patch for those 6+

Question 8

how are psychostimulants prescribed?

Answer 8

Based on resolution
NOT WEIGHT

Question 9

interventions targeting behavioral management for ADHD

Answer 9

Rewards/stickers for prevention of undesired behavior
Group work
Family therapy
Environmental manipulation

Question 10

what would good interventions be for environmental manipulation for ADHD

Answer 10

minimizing distractions (audio, visual)

Question 11

Downs syndrome targets what chromosome?

Answer 11

trisomy 21

Question 12

Manifestations of downs syndrome?

Answer 12

Poor muscle tone
hyperflexible joints
slanting eyes (!!)
short stature/neck
simian crease

Question 13

how is a downs syndrome pt tounge & what can it cause?

Answer 13

protruding/too big for mouth
& can make keeping a patent airway difficult

Question 14

what delays can result from downs syndrome?

Answer 14

muscle
speech
learning ability/disability

Question 15

highest risks moms for delivering with downs syndrome?

Answer 15

Older moms (35+)

Question 16

what body systems are often affected by downs syndrome?

Answer 16

respiratory/cardiac
can have hypothermia post birth

Question 17

what GI disease can be r/t downs syndrome?

Answer 17

Hirschsprung’s

Question 18

autism is involving what type of actions

Answer 18

limitations r/t social activity, verbal/nonverbal communication & range of behavior/interests

Question 19

Autism can present as ______?

Answer 19

Social impairment
inability to maintain eye contact
impaired communication
repetitive behaviors

Question 20

what age are s/sx of autism observed?

Answer 20

3y

Question 21

what type of management for Autism is best?

Answer 21

early management/intervention

Question 22

specific early interventions for Autism?

Answer 22

Early language development (!)

Question 23

how to handle physical exams with children with Autism?

Answer 23

Reluctance to be touched
Respect physical boundaries

Question 24

primary edu for autism?

Answer 24

ALARM acronym

Question 25

what is ALARM acronym?

Answer 25

A: Autism is prevalent L: Listen to parents A: Act early R: Refer M: Monitor

Question 26

what are risk factors for maltreatment of children? (adult)

Answer 26

previous abuse parents with extreme discipline marital conflict substance abuse

Question 27

risk factors for children of maltreatment

Answer 27

children reluctant to go with parents children with disabilities children with very young parents children with single mothers/in poverty

Question 28

education for maltreatment of children?

Answer 28

- Teach parents & caregiver appropriate way to discipline a child - Educate children about their body/personal boundaries

Question 29

4 types of maltreatment of children

Answer 29

physical sexual emotional neglect

Question 30

what are manifestations of Autism?

Answer 30

avoidance of eye contact restrictive/repeptive behavior impaired communication

Question 31

what type of joints do Downs syndrome patients have?

Answer 31

hyperflexible

Question 32

Autistic children respond best to this for intervention?

Answer 32

routine respecting touch boundaries

Question 33

priority intervention for Downs with resp condition?

Answer 33

ensure patent airway

Question 34

how can you manage ADHA behavior?

Answer 34

structured & consistent daily routine

Question 35

what s/sx should you look out for w/ ADHD meds?

Answer 35

HA insomnia weight loss

Question 36

what strategies can help support ADHD pt's academic performance?

Answer 36

providing extended breaks/opporotunities for physical activity