Diagnosis and Treatment- Georgette
how many questions in this category Correct
answers 33
the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring
the user
take to and larger doses before experiencing the drug's
larger
effectTolerance Correct
answers
tolerance
Potency Correct answers the amount of drug required to produce an
effect of given
intensit
y
the tendency of some regions of the brain to react to repeated low level
bio electricalby boosting synaptic discharges thereby lowering seizure
stimulation
thresholds
answers Correct
Kindling
compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences
Correct answers
Addictio
n
Persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that's
interfere with
functioning and development. Correct answers
ADHD
3 types of ADHD Correct answers inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive,
combined
ADHD-Abnormalities in what part of the brain Correct answers
frontal cortex
What Part of the brain is responsible for motor control , behaviors,
emotions,Basil
answers Correct
Ganglia -
ADHD
ADHD is abnormalities of what system Correct answers Reticular
activating System (Ability to focus, fight flight response< regulating
arousal and sleep, wake transitions)
structural abnormalities IN ADHD -DNS Correct answers Dopamine,
Norepinephrine,
Serotoni
n
What stimulants can be used in ADHD and what age approved Correct
answers
Amphetamines
3+
Methylphenidate
6+
Assess cardiac HX before placing on
these
What non-stimulants can be used in ADHD and what age approved
Correct answers
ALPHA
agonist
Alpha 2 Adrenergic Receptor
agonist
Guanfacine and Clonidine 6-17
ADHD
, what is stratera Correct answers NE reuptake inhibitor, no potential for
abuse
for approved
Children 6+ and older with
ADHD
Signs of stimulant Abuse Correct answers
insomnia
tremor
s
heart
palpitations
increased BP and
HR
scales used to assess ADHD Correct answers Conners parents and
teacher rating
scales
(copyright)
Vanderbilt ADHD diagnostic parent and teacher rating scales
(public)
Impulsive Often with self damaging
behavior
recurrent suicidal
behavior
franti
chronic feelings of emptiness Correct answers Borderline personality
Disorder
how do you treat Borderline Personality Disorder Correct answers Evidence to
decrease
suicidali
ty
DBT = Gold Standard of treatment (Marsha Linehan)a. If it presents with
irritability,
anger, and self-harm -
Lithium.
reckless disregard for welfare of
others
lack of
remorse
failure to conform to social
norms
repeated acts ground for arrest Correct answers Anti-social
disoder
a. If it presents with irritability, anger, and self-harm -prescribe what
Correct answers
Lithiu
m
If it presents with depressed mood, emotional liability, interpersonal
problems, rejection
sensitivity, aggression, hostility - prescribe what Correct answers
depakote
what neurotransmitter's involved in AUtism Correct answers Glutamate,
GABA, and
Serotoni
n
1. Persistent deficits in social, communication, and social interaction
across multiple
settings Correct answers
Autism
what are some symptoms of Autism Correct answers a. No response
when name is
calle
d
b. Nonverbal
Communication
c. Little or no eye
contact
d. Little interest in playing with other
children
how many questions in this category Correct
answers 33
the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring
the user
take to and larger doses before experiencing the drug's
larger
effectTolerance Correct
answers
tolerance
Potency Correct answers the amount of drug required to produce an
effect of given
intensit
y
the tendency of some regions of the brain to react to repeated low level
bio electricalby boosting synaptic discharges thereby lowering seizure
stimulation
thresholds
answers Correct
Kindling
compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences
Correct answers
Addictio
n
Persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that's
interfere with
functioning and development. Correct answers
ADHD
3 types of ADHD Correct answers inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive,
combined
ADHD-Abnormalities in what part of the brain Correct answers
frontal cortex
What Part of the brain is responsible for motor control , behaviors,
emotions,Basil
answers Correct
Ganglia -
ADHD
ADHD is abnormalities of what system Correct answers Reticular
activating System (Ability to focus, fight flight response< regulating
arousal and sleep, wake transitions)
structural abnormalities IN ADHD -DNS Correct answers Dopamine,
Norepinephrine,
Serotoni
n
What stimulants can be used in ADHD and what age approved Correct
answers
Amphetamines
3+
Methylphenidate
6+
Assess cardiac HX before placing on
these
What non-stimulants can be used in ADHD and what age approved
Correct answers
ALPHA
agonist
Alpha 2 Adrenergic Receptor
agonist
Guanfacine and Clonidine 6-17
ADHD
, what is stratera Correct answers NE reuptake inhibitor, no potential for
abuse
for approved
Children 6+ and older with
ADHD
Signs of stimulant Abuse Correct answers
insomnia
tremor
s
heart
palpitations
increased BP and
HR
scales used to assess ADHD Correct answers Conners parents and
teacher rating
scales
(copyright)
Vanderbilt ADHD diagnostic parent and teacher rating scales
(public)
Impulsive Often with self damaging
behavior
recurrent suicidal
behavior
franti
chronic feelings of emptiness Correct answers Borderline personality
Disorder
how do you treat Borderline Personality Disorder Correct answers Evidence to
decrease
suicidali
ty
DBT = Gold Standard of treatment (Marsha Linehan)a. If it presents with
irritability,
anger, and self-harm -
Lithium.
reckless disregard for welfare of
others
lack of
remorse
failure to conform to social
norms
repeated acts ground for arrest Correct answers Anti-social
disoder
a. If it presents with irritability, anger, and self-harm -prescribe what
Correct answers
Lithiu
m
If it presents with depressed mood, emotional liability, interpersonal
problems, rejection
sensitivity, aggression, hostility - prescribe what Correct answers
depakote
what neurotransmitter's involved in AUtism Correct answers Glutamate,
GABA, and
Serotoni
n
1. Persistent deficits in social, communication, and social interaction
across multiple
settings Correct answers
Autism
what are some symptoms of Autism Correct answers a. No response
when name is
calle
d
b. Nonverbal
Communication
c. Little or no eye
contact
d. Little interest in playing with other
children
