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What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, Selective attention
careless mistakes, not listening, losing things diverting
attention, forgetfulness
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, Lack of sustained attention
trouble completing a task, disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental effort
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting Impulsivity
things out, not waiting ones turn, interrupting
, What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, Hyperactivity
running, climbing, trouble playing quietly
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may DD, bx less mature than peers
experience
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens poor academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social situations, risky
sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to day fnx
and performance at work and in relationships
Dx criteria for ADHD Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development,
How many s/s 6 months or longer
How long Present in 2 or more settings
How many settings
How to combat anorexia with stimulant use Take medication with breakfast to decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
When patients with ADHD have co morbid MH issues, ADHD (stimulants first line)
what do you tx first Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before BPD, CNS stimulant can cause psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or
starting a stimulant may exacerbate bx disturbances and thought d/o in pt's with pre-exisiting
psychosis
Stimulants can exacerbate what comorbid dx anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what low dose non stim
Abrupt withdrawal from stimulants can cause what irritability and rebound s/s
What to do with tx for ADHD if the pt is argumentative Combo therapy with stim and non stim
or oppositional
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What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, Selective attention
careless mistakes, not listening, losing things diverting
attention, forgetfulness
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, Lack of sustained attention
trouble completing a task, disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental effort
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting Impulsivity
things out, not waiting ones turn, interrupting
, What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, Hyperactivity
running, climbing, trouble playing quietly
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may DD, bx less mature than peers
experience
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens poor academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social situations, risky
sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to day fnx
and performance at work and in relationships
Dx criteria for ADHD Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development,
How many s/s 6 months or longer
How long Present in 2 or more settings
How many settings
How to combat anorexia with stimulant use Take medication with breakfast to decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
When patients with ADHD have co morbid MH issues, ADHD (stimulants first line)
what do you tx first Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before BPD, CNS stimulant can cause psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or
starting a stimulant may exacerbate bx disturbances and thought d/o in pt's with pre-exisiting
psychosis
Stimulants can exacerbate what comorbid dx anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what low dose non stim
Abrupt withdrawal from stimulants can cause what irritability and rebound s/s
What to do with tx for ADHD if the pt is argumentative Combo therapy with stim and non stim
or oppositional
