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1
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What could poor performance at school and coarse hair be signs of in an adolescent?

A

Hypothyroidism

2
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What disease causes extreme fatigue, pharyngitis, and LAD?

A

Mono

3
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What’s the only real difference between adolescent and adult depression symptoms?

A

Adolescents may not have early morning waking and difficulty falling asleep

4
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What heart rhythm can be a result of anorexia?

A

Bradycardia

5
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When do girls start puberty?

A

8-13 years

6
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What’s the order of pubertal symptoms in girls?

A

Breast buds, pubic hair, growth spurt, periods, adult height

7
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What age do girls attain adult height?

A

15 years old

8
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When do boys start puberty?

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10-15 years

9
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What’s the order of pubertal symptoms in boys?

A

Testicle growth, pubic hair, penis & scrotum growth, first ejaculations, growth spurt, adult height

10
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When do boys attain adult height?

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17 years

11
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What is the definition of constitutional short stature?

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Late bloomer in terms of height compared with peers

12
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What’s the aPTT level in Von Willebrand Deficiency?

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Normal or prolonged

13
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How do you confirm vWD?

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Check the VW factor and or platelet function analysis and get Factor VIII levels

14
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What does the HEEADSSS mnemonic stand for in adolescent screening?

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H- home
E- education/employment
E- eating disorder
A- activities
D- drugs
S- sexuality
S- suicide risk/depression
S- safety (fights, car, weapons)
15
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What’s the treatment for vWD?

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Desmopression (IV or intranasally)