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ADHD is specifically a disorder of _____

how is ADHD diagnosed in children

difficulty paying attention to details or easily distracted are examples of

children with ADHD suffer from _____

2 core symptoms of ADHD

_____ is manifested by rapid shifts in attention from topic to topic and have difficulty keeping concentration on one idea

_____ generally results in difficulty with remaining in one place

how can hyperactivity like symptoms be distinguished from normal school aged children

along with symptom requirements for ADHD the impairment must be present before the age ____

what is the challenge for managing ADHD

most common psychostimulant medication for ADHD

adjustment disorder with depressed mood; is the most common form of mood problems in children, usually occurs in response to rejection, a slight letdown, or a loss.

a serious concern in a child with mood disorders or depression

major depressive disorder in children is characterized by episodes that last how long?

depressed children are more likely to express symptoms of ____ & _____

an affected child is depressed most the day, on most days and continues through several years with prolonged mood depression

when depressed children are irritable it can lead to ____ behavior

mood disorder in which episodes of depression alternate with episodes of mania

mania in older children is often associated with high levels of:

bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as ____ & ____ in children

a chronic illness in children characterized by recurrences and if developed before puberty risk for mental disorder development is higher

the only anxiety disorder unique to children

term used to describe symptoms that occur when children are forced to separate from a parent, usually mom.

when does separation anxiety usually manifest

what is separation anxiety often associated with

termed overanxious disorder of childhood in children

children with the persistent fear of being embarrassed in social situations, or when they perceive they are being judged by others during speech, recitation, or recital.

physical reactions of social phobia

pharmacotherapy treatment for separation anxiety disorders in children

2 most common developmental disorders in children

characterized by profound lack of interest in social interactions

what do autistic children usually resist?

a common finding of interest that autistic children engage in?

what types of things are autistic children most fascinated with

characteristics for autistic children

because autistic children don't respond well to physical illness, what is a nurse or caregivers responsibility

haloperidol is what class of drug

disorder characterized with children born with very small heads at birth and then develop rapid head growth and brain while growing

developmental disorder characterized by a combination of severe impairments in social interaction with highly repetitive patterns of interests and behaviors

what is there to gain with children who have aspirers?

what characteristic differs autism and aspergers

what is the main deficit in aspirers?

common disruptive disorders characterized by antisocial behaviors and is a result of more socially deviant behaviors

characterized by behaviors such as persistent fighting, arguing, easily annoyed, deliberately annoying, or vindicitve

children with ____ repeatedly lose their temper, argue with adults, deliberatly refuse to comply, and blame others for own mistakes

ODD can sometimes be a precursor to ____ bc children are often stubborn and often test an adults limits

there is a risk for emerging ODD if the age persists during what age

shows a pattern of cruelty and disrespect for the rights of others and are capable violence and murder

many children who have conduct disorder possibly also have _____

disruptive disorder that behaves aggressively by fighting, bullying, cruelty, intimidating, or physically insulting to animals or people

lithium, ritalin, carbamazipine, clonidine are are effective drug Tx for:

when assessing a child for disruptive disorders when should assessment take place.

assessment process for a child depends on what

outcome for caring for a child