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These are experiences that increase chances of developing a mental illness. It includes abuse, witnessing domestic violence, & substance abuse.
What is Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)?
This impulse control disorder is more likely to continue into Antisocial Personality Disorder.
What is Conduct Disorder?
This class of Rx reduces violent behavior and social unresponsiveness in ADHD.
What are antipsychotics?
Name 3 SxS of ADHD.
Inattention; hyperactivity; impulsivity; low tolerance for frustration; interrupts others; temper outbursts possible; symptoms seen in at least 2 different settings; enuresis; encopresis
Name 3 SxS of Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
Recurrent pattern of negative, disobedient, hostile behavior for 6 months; angry violent mood; defiant & vindictive behavior; tests limits w/ authority figures; refuses to accept blame; positive response to large rewards but not responsive to penalties.
Name 2 SxS of Intermittent Explosive Disorder.
Repetitive pattern of behavioral outbursts; verbal &/or physical aggression; deliberate destruction of property &/ or injury to others; completely out of proportion to cause;
Name 3 SxS of Conduct Disorder.
Pattern of violating others' rights/age appropriate norms; physically aggressive; no feelings of regret or remorse; low self-esteem/ tolerance for frustration; no empathy; shallow/superficial affect; destruction of property or theft; deceitfulness; manipulation.
Name 2 elements of a poorly functioning family.
Management done by inappropriate member; boundaries are unclear/diffuse/enmeshed; communication is manipulative/distracting/generalizing/blaming/placating; emotional support offers more conflict; anger dominates; socialization is stressful; role change difficult
Name 2 Tx for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Special ed classes; parent classes to foster skills development & behavior modification; Risperdal & Abilify to reduce harmful behaviors; SSRIs for improved mood/decreased anxiety/ better tolerance of new situations.
Name 3 intervetions for impulse disorders.
Anger management; parenting classes/family education; focus on correcting faulty personality development; create safe milieu; establish trust; maintain consequences for inappropriate behavior; structure & boundaries are made clear; activities/opportunities for success given; CBT; problem solving/ conflict resolution to increase empathy & social skills;
This atypical antipsychotic can be used to decrease aggression in Conduct disorder. (Hint: one is a 3rd generation.)
What is Abilify (aripiprazole) or Risperadal (risperidone)?
Divalporic acid (Depakote) is used to decrease what in Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Extreme anger & irritability.
Ritalin (methylphenidate) or Adderall (amphetamine salts) are psychostimulants used to Tx ADHD. Name 3 s/e.
Insomnia; appetite suppression; growth retardation; headache; ab pain; lethargy.
The selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Strattera (atomoxetine) is used to Tx ADHD. Name 3 s/e.
GI disturbances; reduced appetite; weight loss; dizziness; fatigue; insomnia; increased HR/BP.
In Tx for ADHD the centrally acting alpha agonists Catapres (clonidine) & Guanfacine (Intuniv) are used for what?
Decrease agitation/rage; improve tolerance.