Week 7: NR546 / NR 546 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions with Verified Answers – Chamberlain.

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ADHD Symptoms: i,- i,-i,- i,- Typically start before age 12, may begin to
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-Selective Attention i,-




• lack of attention to detail
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• careless mistakes
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• not listening
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• losing things
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• diverting attention
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• forgetfulness
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-Lack of Sustained Attention
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• poor problem solving
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• difficulty completing tasks
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• disorganization
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• difficulty sustaining mental effort
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,-Impulsivity
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• blurting things out
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• not waiting one's turn
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• interrupting
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-Hyperactivity
• fidgeting
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• leaving one's seat
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• running, climbing
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• trouble playing quietly
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*Symptoms related to attention usually develop 2-4 years after
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the emergence of hyperactive symptoms in childhood
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ADHD lifespan considerations
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-Not only a childhood diagnosis
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-Primary Symptoms: inattention, restlessness, cognitive &
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emotional impulsivity, executive functioning deficits, and self-
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, -Adults struggling with executive functioning difficulties and
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neurobiological factors that contribute to ADHD: Genetics i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,-



Important role in development of ADHD.
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-heritability of up to 88% i,- i,- i,- i,-




Other risk factors for ADHD include
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-premature birth i,-




-low birth weight
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-prenatal substance exposure, including tobacco
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-adverse childhood environmental
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Neurotransmitters involved in ADHD i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- Dopamine & i,- i,-



norepinephrine
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Pharmacologic Treatment of Sleep Disorders: i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- Over-the-
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