Update ) Primary Care of
the Childbearing and Childrearing
Family Practicum | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct –
Chamberlain
Question:
Medication that should not be given to children or adolescents for
depression/anxiety
Answer:
Paroxetine is an SSRI that has been associated with increased suicidal
thinking and actions in children and adolescents and should not typically be
used to treat depression in this population.
Question:
Why are SSRIs not recommended for bipolar disorder?
Answer:
they can trigger mania
,Question:
What is PANDAS?
Answer:
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with
Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)
Strep infection can cause OCD!
Question:
primary amenorrhea
Answer:
the failure to begin menstruating at puberty (16 as per definition in TB)
Question:
Causes of primary amenorrhea
Answer:
Congenital abnormalities, obstructed vagina, eating disorders, excessive
exercise
,Question:
Causes of secondary amenorrhea
Answer:
pregnancy, contraception, antidepressants, chemo, PCOS
Question:
Treatment primary dysmenorrhea
Answer:
heat, NSAIDs, OCs, vitamin E (maybe, evidence not consistent)
Question:
When is secondary dysmenorrhea suspected?
Answer:
when either pain starts after first few cycles of menarche or after age 25 and
does not improve with NSAIDs or OCs
Question:
endometriosis symptoms
Answer:
rectal pain with defecation, painful intercourse, dysmenorrhea, urgent
urination
, Question:
Toxic shock syndrome
Answer:
TSS is a severe illness with an acute onset characterized by fever, low blood
pressure, a sunburn-like body rash, and end-organ damage. Typically presents
with a rapid onset of fever, hypotension, and rash
Question:
PCOS symptoms
Answer:
mood changes, acne, fatigue, weight gain, infertility, facial hair, insulin
resistance, high testosterone, low sex drive
Question:
Treatment options cervical cancer
Answer:
· cold knife cone biopsy
· hysterectomy
· chemotherapy
· radiation