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NURS 5210 Module 2: ADHD UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that by definition of the DSM 5 presents ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER - In childhood
ADHD can be diagnosed in adulthood if: - CORRECT ANSWER - There is evidence that
symptoms or features were present before the age of 12
ADHD symptoms include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Hyperactivity
- Inattention
Psychosocial Factors: ___ is/are associated with behavioral problems that can overlap with
ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER - - Chronic abuse
- Maltreatment
- Neglect
Psychosocial Factors: The child's ___ may also play a role in ADHD - CORRECT
ANSWER - Temperament
Developmental Factors: There are higher rates of ADHD with ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Premature birth
- Maternal infection
- Perinatal brain insult
Developmental Factors: Children with ADHD have been observed to have a higher incidence of
___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Nonfocal defecits
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Reports in literature that September is a beak birth month for children with ADHD, possible
because: - CORRECT ANSWER - Winter infections during the first trimester
Data suggests that ADHD is largely ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic
Data suggests that ADHD has a heritability of ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - 75%
Contributing factors for ADHD include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Prenatal toxic
exposure
- Prematurity
- Prenatal insult to the fetal nervous system
T/F: Food additives, colorings, preservatives, and sugar have also been proposed as possible
factors in ADHD and have been confirmed by studies - CORRECT ANSWER - False
There is/isn't clear evidence that omega 3 fatty acids are beneficial in the treatment of ADHD -
CORRECT ANSWER - Is no
Genetic Factors: Data comes from ___ which has shown an increased concordance in
monozygotic twins vs dizygotic twins - CORRECT ANSWER - Family studies
Genetic Factors: Family studies have also shown an increase of ___ for siblings as well as
parents of ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-8 times
Genetic Factors: One sibling may have ___ type and the other primarily ___ symptoms -
CORRECT ANSWER - - Inattentive
- hyperactivity/impulsivity
___ of children with ADHD meet criteria for another psychiatric disorder - CORRECT
ANSWER - 70%
NURS 5210 Module 2: ADHD UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that by definition of the DSM 5 presents ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER - In childhood
ADHD can be diagnosed in adulthood if: - CORRECT ANSWER - There is evidence that
symptoms or features were present before the age of 12
ADHD symptoms include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Hyperactivity
- Inattention
Psychosocial Factors: ___ is/are associated with behavioral problems that can overlap with
ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER - - Chronic abuse
- Maltreatment
- Neglect
Psychosocial Factors: The child's ___ may also play a role in ADHD - CORRECT
ANSWER - Temperament
Developmental Factors: There are higher rates of ADHD with ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Premature birth
- Maternal infection
- Perinatal brain insult
Developmental Factors: Children with ADHD have been observed to have a higher incidence of
___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Nonfocal defecits
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Reports in literature that September is a beak birth month for children with ADHD, possible
because: - CORRECT ANSWER - Winter infections during the first trimester
Data suggests that ADHD is largely ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic
Data suggests that ADHD has a heritability of ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - 75%
Contributing factors for ADHD include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Prenatal toxic
exposure
- Prematurity
- Prenatal insult to the fetal nervous system
T/F: Food additives, colorings, preservatives, and sugar have also been proposed as possible
factors in ADHD and have been confirmed by studies - CORRECT ANSWER - False
There is/isn't clear evidence that omega 3 fatty acids are beneficial in the treatment of ADHD -
CORRECT ANSWER - Is no
Genetic Factors: Data comes from ___ which has shown an increased concordance in
monozygotic twins vs dizygotic twins - CORRECT ANSWER - Family studies
Genetic Factors: Family studies have also shown an increase of ___ for siblings as well as
parents of ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-8 times
Genetic Factors: One sibling may have ___ type and the other primarily ___ symptoms -
CORRECT ANSWER - - Inattentive
- hyperactivity/impulsivity
___ of children with ADHD meet criteria for another psychiatric disorder - CORRECT
ANSWER - 70%
