NR606 final Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Correct
Update)
Question 1: What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort
Answer: Lack of sustained attention
Question 2: What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn,
interrupting
Answer: Impulsivity
Question 3: What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly
Answer: Hyperactivity
Question 4: What ADHD symptom is common in childhood
Answer: hyperactivity
Question 5: Dx criteria for ADHD How many s/s How long How many settings
Answer: Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development, 6 months or longer Present in 2 or
more settings
Question 6: How to combat anorexia with stimulant use
Answer: Take medication with breakfast to decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
Question 7: When patients with ADHD have co morbid MH issues, what do you tx first
Answer: ADHD (stimulants first line) Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the
comorbidities
Question 8: What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant
Answer: BPD, CNS stimulant can cause psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or may
exacerbate bx disturbances and thought d/o in pt's with preexisiting psychosis
Question 9: Stimulants can exacerbate what comorbid dx
Answer: anxiety and SUD
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Update)
Question 1: What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort
Answer: Lack of sustained attention
Question 2: What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn,
interrupting
Answer: Impulsivity
Question 3: What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly
Answer: Hyperactivity
Question 4: What ADHD symptom is common in childhood
Answer: hyperactivity
Question 5: Dx criteria for ADHD How many s/s How long How many settings
Answer: Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development, 6 months or longer Present in 2 or
more settings
Question 6: How to combat anorexia with stimulant use
Answer: Take medication with breakfast to decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
Question 7: When patients with ADHD have co morbid MH issues, what do you tx first
Answer: ADHD (stimulants first line) Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the
comorbidities
Question 8: What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant
Answer: BPD, CNS stimulant can cause psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or may
exacerbate bx disturbances and thought d/o in pt's with preexisiting psychosis
Question 9: Stimulants can exacerbate what comorbid dx
Answer: anxiety and SUD
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