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PD III Test #3 - Adolescent Medicine
Winter Semester 2011
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Graduate
04/25/2011

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Term
How many stages is adolescence divided into?
Definition
3 stages - Early, Middle, Late
Term
What is the leading COD in teens?
Definition
MVA, suicide, homicide
Term
What are the warning signs in teenagers?
Definition
decline in school, cutting class
Eating, sleeping and personality changes
Withdraws from family, hobbies and sports
New group of friends
Violence, profanity, running away from home
Term
What is the normal HR in adolescents >15y/o?
Definition
>15 yrs is 60-85 bpm
Term
What is the normal HR in adolescents 10-14y/o?
Definition
10-14 yrs is 85 bpm
Term
What is the normal respiration for teenagers?
Definition
12-18 breaths per min
Term
In which tanner stages does menarche occur?
Definition
Stage 3 or 4
Term
When does puberty in girls generally begin? in boys? How long does puberty generally last?
Definition
Begins age 10 in girls and 11 in boys; generally lasts 2 - 4 yrs
Term
What is the initial sign of puberty in males? in females?
Definition
males is testicular growth
girls is breast development or pubic hair
Term
When does acne vulgaris begin? Where is it generally located?
Definition
Age 10; Located on the Face, upper chest, back
Term
When should the breast exam in a female begin?
Definition
Start at Tanner Stage 2
Term
In the breast exam which nodes should be palpated?
Definition
Axillary and epitrochlear nodes
Term
What is gynecomastia MC associated with in teens?
Definition
Associated with marijuana usage
Term
What is the MC type of unilateral mass in adolescents?
Definition
Fibroadenoma
Term
What breast mass is described as a painless, slow growth, and rubbery?
Definition
Fibroadenomas
Term
What breast mass is described as tender, intermittent with cycles, has a spongy consistency, and usually found in multiple?
Definition
Cysts
Term
When is an U/S indicated for a breast mass?
Definition
if mass persists and is >2.5 cm.
Term
What are the indications for a pelvic exam in adolescents?
Definition
Sexual activity
Abnormal discharge
Menstrual or anatomic irregularities
Pelvic pain
Term
Does scoliosis occur MC in boys or girls?
Definition
Girls
Term
What special PE test is used to detect scoliosis?
Definition
Adams’ bend test
Term
If the Adams bend test reveals scoliosis, what do you do next?
Definition
use a scoliometer
Term
Where are the bartholin glands located?
Definition
inner edge of labia @ 5 & 7 o’clock
Term
If a pelvic exam is indicated in an adolescent, what speculum should be used?
Definition
Pederson
Term
What condition is described as pubertal development prior to the normal age?
Definition
Precocious Puberty
Term
What are the two MC causes of delayed puberty?
Definition
Anorexia nervosa
Chronic disease
Term
If there is delayed puberty, what sign is indicative of Turner Syndrome as a cause? What else may this sign signify?
Definition
Below 3rd %ile in height; chronic dz
Term
If discharge is present on a male GU exam, what must you do next?
Definition
all discharge should be cultured
Term
What might unilateral non-tender femoral nodes indicate?
Definition
malignancy
Term
What might unilateral tender femoral nodes indicate?
Definition
infection
Term
Which psychosocial stage is described as preoccupied with physical changes, allegiance shifts to peers, and still thinks concretely?
Definition
Early Adolescent (10-13 yrs)
Term
Which psychosocial stage is described as becomes more comfortable with new body, intense emotion and mood swings, gains ability to think abstractly?
Definition
MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE (14-16 yrs.)
Term
Which psychosocial stage is described as less self entered, socially shift from peer group to individuals?
Definition
LATE ADOLESCENCE (17 yrs. +)
Term
What is the MC used illicit drug in the US?
Definition
Marijuana
Term
Which types of hallucinations are MC with Marijuana use?
Definition
Visual hallucinations
Term
What drug temporarily inhibits the release of dopamine in the brain?
Definition
GHB
 = gamma-hydroxybutyrate acid
Term
When can GHB be detected in the urine?
Definition
can not be detected in urine after four to five hours post injection
Term
How does GHB affect respiration?
Definition
Respiration becomes slower and deeper.
Term
How does GHB affect HR?
Definition
induces bradycardia
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