Child & Adolescent Disorders
Symptoms of Inattention, Hyperactivity & Impulsivity
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Feelings of terror, palpitations Diaphoresis or hyperventilation
Panic Disorder or panic attack
Feelings of sadness, despair and pessimism
Depression
Potential serious condition that can occur with excessive accumulation of serotonin
Serotonin syndrom
Which class of medication is a first line therapy for depression
SSRIs
uncontrollable repetitive movements or unwanted sounds
What is Tourette Syndrome
Intense & excessive anxiety or fear of being in places where escape is impossible
Agoraphobia
Persistent feelings of sadness & loss of intrest
Major Depressive Disorder
Condition in which there is inflated self esteem,high energy, mood or behavior
Mania
which class of medication would anurse monitor for Cardiotoxicity
Tricyclics
Experience extremes anxiety when separated
What is separation anxiety
unwanted,Intrusive persistent ideas or behaviors
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
At least two years of chronic sadness
Dysthymic Disorder
Mood stabilizer commonly given to treat Bipolar
Lithium
What is a possible major side effect of taking an MAIO with foods rich in Tyramine
Hypertensive Crisis
Most common mental disorders of childhood & adolescence
What are anxiety Disorders
Fear of saying something foolish, eating in front of others, or performing on stage
Social anxiety
Gender that is more likely to suffer from Depression
Women
Condition can cause extreme mood swings that can cause emotional highs and lows
Bipolar
Class of medications typically given for Anxiety or Insomnia
Benzodiazepines
In young children "Internalized anxiety" is indicative of what disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Chronic excessive anxiety lasting 6 months or longer
Generalized anxiety
Older adults who suffer from depression can often be misdiagnosed with which diagnosis?
Dementia
Disorder that is associated with persistent thoughts related to sexuality, violence,i llness and death
OCD
Class of medication that are typically associated with anticholnergic effects
Tricyclics