NR606 FINAL EXAM NEWEST WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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ADHD is associated with:
increased rates of depression & SUD
Symptoms of ADHD
-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
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,-Impulsivity
• Excessive talking
• Blurting things out
• Not waiting for one's turn
• Interrupting
-Hyperactivity
• Fidgeting
• Leaving one's seat
• Running, climbing
• Trouble playing quietly
When is ADHD most often diagnosed
-preschool and elementary school
• inattentive features become more prominent
ADHD Lifespan Considerations: Symptoms Change with Age
-Young children with ADHD
• often have developmental delays
• may engage in behaviors less mature than peers
-Teens with ADHD at risk for:
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,• poor academic performance
• problems with driving
• difficulties with social situations
• risky sexual behavior
• substance abuse
->75% of children with ADHD experience symptoms in
adulthood
-Adolescents & Adults with ADHD
• may struggle with executive function, attention, working
memory
• problems with day-to-day functioning, performance at work,
relationships
ADHD is a deficiency of neurotransmitters, mainly _________ &
_________
dopamine and norepinephrine
Non-stimulant medication: Clonidine
-α 2 agonist
• May be taken as monotherapy or with stimulant medications
-enhances precortical function for better mental focus
-appetite neutral
-may help with sleep disturbances, administer at bedtime
-adverse effects:
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, • sedation, brain fog
-monitor of BP closely during initial titration, risk of
hypotension
-tapered to avoid rebound hypertension post discontinuation
Non-stimulant medication: guanfacine
-α 2 agonist
• May be taken as monotherapy or with stimulant medications
-may also be used for children with tics, sleep disturbances,
or aggression
-tolerability & convenience enhanced by once-daily oral
controlled-release formulation
-adverse effects:
• sedation, headache, decreased appetite
-reduced side-effect profile comparable to clonidine
-bedtime administration to avoid daytime sedation
Non-stimulant medication: Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
-Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor
-off-label use for ADHD in adults
-appropriate for clients with concurrent depression or tobacco
abuse
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AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+//GRADED A+//
ADHD is associated with:
increased rates of depression & SUD
Symptoms of ADHD
-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
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,-Impulsivity
• Excessive talking
• Blurting things out
• Not waiting for one's turn
• Interrupting
-Hyperactivity
• Fidgeting
• Leaving one's seat
• Running, climbing
• Trouble playing quietly
When is ADHD most often diagnosed
-preschool and elementary school
• inattentive features become more prominent
ADHD Lifespan Considerations: Symptoms Change with Age
-Young children with ADHD
• often have developmental delays
• may engage in behaviors less mature than peers
-Teens with ADHD at risk for:
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,• poor academic performance
• problems with driving
• difficulties with social situations
• risky sexual behavior
• substance abuse
->75% of children with ADHD experience symptoms in
adulthood
-Adolescents & Adults with ADHD
• may struggle with executive function, attention, working
memory
• problems with day-to-day functioning, performance at work,
relationships
ADHD is a deficiency of neurotransmitters, mainly _________ &
_________
dopamine and norepinephrine
Non-stimulant medication: Clonidine
-α 2 agonist
• May be taken as monotherapy or with stimulant medications
-enhances precortical function for better mental focus
-appetite neutral
-may help with sleep disturbances, administer at bedtime
-adverse effects:
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, • sedation, brain fog
-monitor of BP closely during initial titration, risk of
hypotension
-tapered to avoid rebound hypertension post discontinuation
Non-stimulant medication: guanfacine
-α 2 agonist
• May be taken as monotherapy or with stimulant medications
-may also be used for children with tics, sleep disturbances,
or aggression
-tolerability & convenience enhanced by once-daily oral
controlled-release formulation
-adverse effects:
• sedation, headache, decreased appetite
-reduced side-effect profile comparable to clonidine
-bedtime administration to avoid daytime sedation
Non-stimulant medication: Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
-Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor
-off-label use for ADHD in adults
-appropriate for clients with concurrent depression or tobacco
abuse
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