Georgette Module 3 Final exam with complete Question and Answers 2024

Georgette Module 3 Final exam with complete Question and Answers 2024 What should you assess prior to giving a stimulant for ADHD? Why?? Cardiac hx because they can cause elevated HR & BP, increase risk of MI/CVA/Aneurysm rupture Amphetamines are approved for what age?? **age 3 and older** Methylphenidate is approved for what age?? *age 6 and older* Non-stimulants for ADHD include 1. Alpha-agonists/Alpha2 adrenergic agonists= *Clonidine & Guanfacine* (approved ages 6-17 w/ ADHD) 2. Strattera (atomoxetine) approved for >/= 6yr Alpha-agonists FDA approved for ADHD and at what age Guanfacine & Clonidine Ages 6-17 with confirmed dx Strattera (Atomoxetine) is approved for what age in ADHD >/= 6 years with ADHD **know* that for children <6 years old, what to give for ADHD Adderall *Know* what to give when children turn 6 for ADHD Methylphenidate DNS stands for and what is it?? DA, NE, 5HT (Abnormalities in ADHD and some others) If choosing between Guanfacine & Clonidine for ADHD, which should you choose on the test?? Why? Guanfacine, lasts longer & is less sedating Signs of stimulant abuse?? **Insomnia **Tremors **Increase in BP & HR **Heart Palpitations Agitation/Anxiety/Irritability/Mood swings/Elevated mood Nonpharmacological management for ADHD includes... -Behavioral therapy -Pt & Parent CBT program -Psychoeducation -Tx of learning d/o -Family therapy/Edu. Follow up for ADHD, includes monitoring clinical progress _____ ______ Over time Standardized rating scales for ADHD include..... 1. *Vanderbilt ADHD Dx Parent & Teacher Rating Scales (PUBLIC, need in 2 settings)* 2. Conner’s' Parent & Teacher Rating Scale (Copyrighted, need permission to use) Borderline Personality Disorder Dx criteria 1. Impulsivity, often w/ self-damaging behavior 2. Recurrent suicidal behavior 3. Frantic efforts to avoid real/imagined abandonment 4. Unstable/intense relationships 5. Identity disturbances 6. Chronic feelings of emptiness 7. Inappropriate/intensified anger responses Treatment for BPD DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) To dx person with personality disorder they have to be at least how old