ADHD EXAM 1 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANNSWERS

What are diagnostic criteria for ADHD?Answer - Symptoms before 12 years old Must be present in *≥2* or more settings and adversely affect functioning Cannot be better explained by other mental/psych disorder Clear evidence that symptoms interfere with or reduce quality of social/academic/occupational functioning What are age groups for ADHD?Answer - 4-5 years 6-11 years 12-18 years (split into <17 and ≤17) Adults What are the types of symptoms within diagnostic criteria?Answer - Symptoms of inattention Symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity What are the three types of ADHD? How are they diagnosed?Answer - For patients <17 years Inattentive: ≥6 symptoms for ≥6 months Hyperactive/impulsive: ≥ 6 symptoms for ≥6 months Combined: ≥6 symptoms within each group for ≥6 months How is ADHD diagnosed in adults?Answer - For ≥17 years Same as grouping for younger patients but only 5 symptoms required for diagnosis Still need some symptoms prior to age of 12 to be diagnosed Define ADHDAnswer - Persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development