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Disorders of Childhood
Chapter 26...Psych Test 3
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/12/2009

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mental retardation
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deficits in general intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning. Measured by IQ tests
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mild mental retardation
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capable of independent living, with assistance during times of stress, capable of academic skills to level of 6th grade, can develop social skills, psychomotor skills usually not affected IQ: 50-70
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moderate mental retardation
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can perform some activities independently but requires supervision. capable of academic skill to 2nd grade level. Some limitation in speech communication. motor development is fair. IQ: 35-49
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severe mental retardation
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may be trained in elementary hygiene skills. Requires complete supervision. Unable to benefit from academic or vocational training. Minimal verbal skills. Poor psychomotor development. IQ: 20-34
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profound mental retardation
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no capacity for independent functioning. Requires constant aid and supervision. Unable to profit from academic or vocational training. Little, if any speech development. Lack of ability for both fine and gross motor movements. IQ: below 20
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by the client's IQ level
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How is the degree of mental retardation identified?
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autistic disorder
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characterized by a withdrawal of the child into the self and into a fantasy world of his or her own creation. The child has markedly abnormal or impaired develpment in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests.
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serotonin
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alterations in which neurotransmitter have been observed in people with autism?
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asthma and/or allergies
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women who suffered from what during pregnancy were at increased risk of having a child affected by autism
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hyperactivity
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excessive psychomotor activity that may be purposeful or aimless, accompanied by physical movements and verbal utterances that are usually more rapid than normal. Inattention and distractibility are common.
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ADHD
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there is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development
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ADHD, the combined type
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this subtype is defined by persistence of atleast 6 symtpoms of inattention and at least 6 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity for atleast 6 months
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ADHD, predominantly inattentive type
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defined by persistence of atleast 6 symptoms of inattention for atleast 6 months
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ADHD predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
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defined by persistence of atleast 6 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity for atleast 6 months
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impulsivity
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the trait of acting without reflection and without thought to the consequences of the behavior
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appear to be depleted
Definition
how are the dopamine and norepinephrine levels in ADHD
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CNS stimulants
Definition
medication sometimes given to children with ADHD
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increased attention span, control of hyperactive behavior, and improvement in learning ability
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affects of CNS stimulants in children with ADHD
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disruptive behavior disorders
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a disturbance of conduct severe enough to produce significant impairment in social, occupational, or academic functioning because of symptoms that range from oppositional defiant to moderate and severe conduct disturbances
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childhood-onset type
Definition
type of conduct disorder that is defined by the onset of atleast one criterion characteristic of conduct disorder before age 10. Usually boys.
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adolescent-onset type
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this type of conduct disorder is defined by the absence of any criteria characteristic of conduct disorder begore age 10. They are less likely to display aggressive behaviors
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temperament
Definition
personality characteristics that define an individual's mood and behavioral tendencies
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oppositional defiant disorder
Definition
characterized by a pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that occurs more frequently that is usually observed in individuals of comparable age and developmental level
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8 years of age
Definition
Oppositional Defiant Disorder usually begins by what age?
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tourettes disorder
Definition
the presence of multiple motor tics and one or more vocal tics
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eye blinking, neck jerking, shoulder shrugging, facial grimacing, and coughing
Definition
examples of simple motor tics
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touching, squatting, hopping, skipping, deep knee bends, retracing steps, and twirling when walking
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examples of complex motor tics
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palilalia
Definition
repeating one's own sounds or words (tourette's disorder)
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echolalia
Definition
repeating what others say (tourettes disorder)
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haloperidol(haldol), pimozide(orap), clonidine(catapres), and atypical antipsychotics
Definition
examples of meds used to treat tourettes disorder
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separation anxiety disorder
Definition
excessive anxiety concerning separation from the home or from those to whom the person is attached
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