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ADHD Pathophysiology and
Pharmacology Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+


ADHD Ans: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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What is ADHD? Ans: Common neuropsychiatric disorder
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characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
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Potential cause of ADHD Ans: Hypoactive dopaminergic
and/or adrenergic pathways in the basal ganglia and frontal
cortex


How to diagnose ADHD Ans: If a child has 6+ symptoms
(adults need 5+) of inattention and/or
hyperactivity/impulsivity for at least 6 months


Combined Type ADHD Ans: When diagnosis criteria are met
for both inattention AND hyperactivity/impulsivity for 6
months


Predominantly Inattentive Type ADHD Ans: Meets diagnosis
criteria with inattention, but not with
hyperactivity/impulsivity


Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type ADHD Ans: Meets
diagnosis criteria with hyperactivity/impulsivity, but not with
inattention

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Long term consequences of ADHD Ans: - depression/anxiety

- oppositional defiant disorder


- substance abuse


- academic failure


- work/family issues
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- emotional distress
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Common comorbidities in kids Ans: Mental, emotional, or
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behavior disorders:


- behavior or conduct problem


- anxiety


- depression


- autism

- tourettes


Common comorbidities in adults Ans: - impulse
control/personality disorders


- mood disorders


- anxiety disorders

- sleep disorders

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