NR546 WEEK 7 TEST YOUR
KNOWLEDGE QUIZ EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
neurotransmitters involved in adhd correct answers >>
dopamine & norepinephrine
-affect symptoms of inattention & hyperactivity
pharmacologic treatment of sleep disorders: correct answers
>> over-the-counter
melatonin
orexin receptor antagonists
antidepressants
z-drugs
benzodiazepines
prevalence of adhd in the united states population correct
answers >> 6.1 million children are diagnosed with adhd in the
u.s.
-boys more likely than girls (12.9% boys, 5.6% girls)
-1/3 have symptoms into adulthood
-6 in 10 children have at least one other mental, emotional, or
behavioral disorder
-comorbidities:
• behavior/conduct problems
• anxiety
,• depression
• autism spectrum disorder
• tourette syndrome
adhd symptoms: correct answers >> typically start before
age 12, may begin to appear early as 3:
-selective attention
• lack of attention to detail
• careless mistakes
• not listening
• losing things
• diverting attention
• forgetfulness
-lack of sustained attention
• poor problem solving
• difficulty completing tasks
• disorganization
• difficulty sustaining mental effort
-impulsivity
• excessive talking
• blurting things out
• not waiting one's turn
, • interrupting
-hyperactivity
• fidgeting
• leaving one's seat
• running, climbing
• trouble playing quietly
*symptoms related to attention usually develop 2-4 years after
the emergence of hyperactive symptoms in childhood
adhd lifespan considerations correct answers >> -symptoms
change with age.
-not only a childhood diagnosis
-hyperactivity decreases markedly with age
-primary symptoms: inattention, restlessness, cognitive &
emotional impulsivity, executive functioning deficits, and self-
regulation
-adults struggling with executive functioning difficulties and
disorganization may experience occupational stress or anxiety.
neurobiological factors that contribute to adhd: genetics
correct answers >> important role in development of adhd.
-heritability of up to 88%
other risk factors for adhd include
-premature birth
KNOWLEDGE QUIZ EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
neurotransmitters involved in adhd correct answers >>
dopamine & norepinephrine
-affect symptoms of inattention & hyperactivity
pharmacologic treatment of sleep disorders: correct answers
>> over-the-counter
melatonin
orexin receptor antagonists
antidepressants
z-drugs
benzodiazepines
prevalence of adhd in the united states population correct
answers >> 6.1 million children are diagnosed with adhd in the
u.s.
-boys more likely than girls (12.9% boys, 5.6% girls)
-1/3 have symptoms into adulthood
-6 in 10 children have at least one other mental, emotional, or
behavioral disorder
-comorbidities:
• behavior/conduct problems
• anxiety
,• depression
• autism spectrum disorder
• tourette syndrome
adhd symptoms: correct answers >> typically start before
age 12, may begin to appear early as 3:
-selective attention
• lack of attention to detail
• careless mistakes
• not listening
• losing things
• diverting attention
• forgetfulness
-lack of sustained attention
• poor problem solving
• difficulty completing tasks
• disorganization
• difficulty sustaining mental effort
-impulsivity
• excessive talking
• blurting things out
• not waiting one's turn
, • interrupting
-hyperactivity
• fidgeting
• leaving one's seat
• running, climbing
• trouble playing quietly
*symptoms related to attention usually develop 2-4 years after
the emergence of hyperactive symptoms in childhood
adhd lifespan considerations correct answers >> -symptoms
change with age.
-not only a childhood diagnosis
-hyperactivity decreases markedly with age
-primary symptoms: inattention, restlessness, cognitive &
emotional impulsivity, executive functioning deficits, and self-
regulation
-adults struggling with executive functioning difficulties and
disorganization may experience occupational stress or anxiety.
neurobiological factors that contribute to adhd: genetics
correct answers >> important role in development of adhd.
-heritability of up to 88%
other risk factors for adhd include
-premature birth
