GEORGETTE MODULE 3
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A
⩥ Neurotransmitters in ADHD. Answer: DNS
dopamine, norepeniphrine, serotonin
⩥ Stimulants age ranges. Answer: amphetamines 3+
methylphenidate 6+
alpha agonists (guanfacine, clonidine) 6-17
straterra 6+
⩥ major sx clusters of ADHD. Answer: hyperactive
inattentive
(and combined)
⩥ stimulant abuse signs. Answer: *similar to signs of use:
insomnia, tremor, anxiety, mood swings
⩥ ADHD diagnostic scale. Answer: Vanderbilt
, ⩥ Autism screenings Answer: M-CHAT, ASQ, ADOS-G
⩥ Autism deficits/abnormalities Answer: social interactions
echolalia/language/stereotyped phrases
⩥ pharm tx for autism? Answer: *to treat behavioral issues like
aggression, tantrums, hyperactivity: antipsychotics
⩥ normal development --> loss of skills at 5-7 months
FEMALE
always REFER to pediatrician Answer: Rett syndrome
⩥ Intermittent Explosive Disorder treatment Answer: Prozac
(fluoxetine), or SSRIs/mood stabilizer
⩥ Fragile X Answer: physical features generally overdeveloped (except
stature)
⩥ NTs in depression Answer: ↓NE, serotonin, dopamine
⩥ "I don't know" answers
sudden onset
primary dx is DEPRESSION
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A
⩥ Neurotransmitters in ADHD. Answer: DNS
dopamine, norepeniphrine, serotonin
⩥ Stimulants age ranges. Answer: amphetamines 3+
methylphenidate 6+
alpha agonists (guanfacine, clonidine) 6-17
straterra 6+
⩥ major sx clusters of ADHD. Answer: hyperactive
inattentive
(and combined)
⩥ stimulant abuse signs. Answer: *similar to signs of use:
insomnia, tremor, anxiety, mood swings
⩥ ADHD diagnostic scale. Answer: Vanderbilt
, ⩥ Autism screenings Answer: M-CHAT, ASQ, ADOS-G
⩥ Autism deficits/abnormalities Answer: social interactions
echolalia/language/stereotyped phrases
⩥ pharm tx for autism? Answer: *to treat behavioral issues like
aggression, tantrums, hyperactivity: antipsychotics
⩥ normal development --> loss of skills at 5-7 months
FEMALE
always REFER to pediatrician Answer: Rett syndrome
⩥ Intermittent Explosive Disorder treatment Answer: Prozac
(fluoxetine), or SSRIs/mood stabilizer
⩥ Fragile X Answer: physical features generally overdeveloped (except
stature)
⩥ NTs in depression Answer: ↓NE, serotonin, dopamine
⩥ "I don't know" answers
sudden onset
primary dx is DEPRESSION
