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Psychiatry
NOVA spring
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Graduate
03/16/2011

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Term
ADHD is caused by ?
Definition
unknown but could be

genetic disorder
environmental factors (such as nutrition, T.V., etc.)
social environments
brain injuries
Term
what % chance is for child of ADHD to have ADHD?
Definition
57%
Term
what is the definition of ADHD?
Definition
A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and is more severe than is typically observed in individuals at comparable level of development.”
Term
how many criteria and for how long should be present in order to dx with ADHD?
Definition
6/13 and for 6 months
Term
what is impulsivity in DSM IV criteria for ADHD?
Definition
Impulsivity
- often blurts out answers before questions have been completed.
- often has difficulty awaiting turn.
- often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into conversations or games).
Term
for ADHD hyperactive-impulsive or inattention symptoms that caused impairment were present before what age?
Definition
7 yo
Term
impairment sx should be present in how many settings?
Definition
Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school [or work] and at home)

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There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or
occupational functioning.
Term
if both DSM IV criteria for ADHD --- A1 and A2 meets it is consider ADHD combined type. what it A1 is met but not A2 for past 6 months?

what if A2 is met but not A1 for 6 for past 6 months?
Definition
ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type:
Criterion A1 is met, but Criterion A2 is not met for the past 6 months.

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type:
Criterion A2 is met, but Criterion A1 is not met for the past 6 months.
Term
ADHD not otherwise specified is what type of pts?
Definition
There are permanent symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity
Term
this child Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities but lack sx like Often talks excessively - give specific adhd type
Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
Definition
ADHD predominantly inattentive: example
Term
Damon often blurts out answers before questions have been completed and has difficulty awaiting turn. he is been like this for last 8 months. he is able to pay close attention to teacher though.
Definition
ADHD predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
Term
when do you consider pt to be ADHD combined type?
Definition
6 or more symptoms of inattention
and
6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity are present for at least 6 months
Term
this is the only disease where sx come and go?
Definition
ADHD
Term
in ADHD, where is the problem that causes conflicts to arise from brain processing conflicts
between “Directed Attention” vs. “Fascination “.
Definition
Term
what are 6 fundamental concepts of Abnormal Response Inhibition for ADHD?
Definition
response inhibition
Distractibility: failure to screen out ongoing stimuli of variable impt
impulsivity - failure to filter competing demands to act

hyperactivity: failure to inhibit ongoing motor activity

prefrontal deficits

boredom
Term
this pts are are more likely not to graduate from high school. Failure to perform academically is the single most common reason for referral of children and adolescents. what type of impairment is this?
Definition
Academic
Term
this adult pt has never had a GF before and have only 1 friend. he scores very low on self-esteem assessment test. he lacks intuitive understanding.: what type of impairment does he have?
Definition
Impairment - Self-Esteem and Social Functioning
Term
Long-term study reports that persons with ADHD more likely to be ....
Definition
rested more than once (23% vs 8%)
Jailed (9% vs 1%)
 Arrested (39% vs 20%)
 Convicted (28% vs 11%)
Term
are ADHD kids more sexually promiscuous or substance abusers ?
Definition
yes both..ADHD impairment- sexual behavior
they self medicate to improve functioning by smoking or other stimulant tx.
Term
what are some testing methods for ADHD?
Definition
none:
fill out the behavioral rating scales by family, friend, and teacher. psychiatrist should also interview them if needed to understand situation.
Term
what must you do before dx pt with ADHD?
Definition
In order for a patient to be diagnosed with ADHD, the patient must fit all five of the diagnostic features that are listed in the DSM-IV
Term
on MRI of ADHD pt what would stand out?
Definition
Decrease in posterior Vermis region; inferior posterior lobule
Term
adult female pt has gotten STDs 6 times in past 8 months. she is a significant user of tobacco and alcohol. she has gotten in to accident today and present with 1 month pregnancy and injury. what could this pt have?
Definition
ADHD. Adolescent Behavioral Symptoms untreated
Term
A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated
Definition
conduct d/o
Term
what is the guidelines for criteria to dx conduct disorder.
Definition
Three or more or the following criteria in the past 12 months with at least one criterion present in the past 6 months:
Term
pt behavior includes bullying, physical aggression, and cruel behavior toward peers. kid is hostile, verbally abusive and defiant. involves in stealing and physical violence.
Definition
conduct d/o
Term
what are four types of conduct D/o?
Definition
Aggression to people and animals

Destruction of property

Deceitfulness or theft
serious violations of rules
Term
8 yo has broken 2 keyboards at his school and set fire in the bathroom. what kind of conduct disorder?
Definition
destruction of property
Term
9 yo has learned how to break in to car to steal personal items. he is arrested for breaking into his neighbors house today. what do you think he has?
Definition
conduct d/o: deceitfulness or theft
Term
this kid is 11 yo and has ran away from home twice. he likes to stay out to his friends house late at night. he is absent in school most of the time. what kind of conduct d/o?
Definition
Serious violation of rules
has to be before age 13
Term
if absence of any criteria prior to age 10 for conduct d/o what do you code this d/o as?
Definition
Conduct Disorder, Childhood Onset Type
(one criterion prior to age 10)
Conduct Disorder, Adolescent Onset Type
(absence of any criteria prior to age 10)
Conduct Disorder, Unspecified Onset
(age at onset is not known)
Term
in past 6 months this kid has lost temper and has argued with adults for more than 4 times. he deliberately annoys people and blames other for his mistakes or behavior..what do you think he has
Definition
Oppositional Defiant Disorder


Often loses temper
Often argues with adults
Often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults’ requests or rules
Often deliberately annoys people
Often blames others for his/her mistakes or behavior
Often touchy or easily annoyed by others
Often angry and resentful
Often spiteful and vindictive
Term
note for Oppositional Defiant Disorder ..just read
Definition
Criteria are not met for Conduct Disorder and, if the individual is 18 years old or older, criteria are not met for Antisocial Personality Disorder
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