Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders

11 important questions on Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders

Which neurodevelopmental disorders are mentioned in the book?

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • intellectual disability
  • learning disorders
  • communication disorders
  • motor disorders

What are neurocognitive disorders?

Various major and mild neurocognitive disorders and delirium

What are the 3 subtypes of ADHD presentations according to the DSM-5?

  1. Combined presentation
    1. both equally present
  2. predominantly inattentive
    1. more inattention, less hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms
  3. predominantly hyperactive/impulsive
    1. more hyperactivity-impulsivity, less inattention symptoms
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What is the effect of antidepressant medication used for ADHD?

Positive effect cognitive performance, although not as affective as stimulants
  • buproprion: dopamine level effects

What is autism spectrum disorder?

Impairment in two fundamental behavior domains:
  1. deficits social interactions and communication
  2. restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests and activities

What is meant by communication disorders?

Persistent difficulties in acquisition and use of language and other means of communication

What is the main difference between major and mild neurocognitive disorder?

Mild neurocognitive disorder involves more modest cognitive decline from previous performance level and does not result in significant impairment in functioning

What can be possible causes for neurocognitive disorder?

  • Vascular disease
  • traumatic brain injury
  • progressive diseases like parkinson's and HIV
  • chronic substance abuse

Name some examples of medical conditions that can produce neurocognitive disorders?

  • Lewy body disease
  • parkinson's disease
  • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • huntington's disease

Which other disorders or conditions can cause neurocognitive disorder?

  • Prion disease
  • brain tumors
  • endocrine conditions
    • hypothyroidism
  • nutritional conditions
    • thiamine, niacin and vitamin B12 deficiencies
  • chronic heavy use of alcohol, inhalants and sedatives
  • traumatic brain injuries

What are some risk factors for delirium?

  • Older age
  • male gender
  • preexisting brain damage
  • preexisting neurocognitive disorder
  • african americans
    • less likely to have health insurance

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