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What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things
diverting attention, forgetfulness
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task, disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental effort
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn, interrupting
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving one’s seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>poor academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social situations, risky
sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to day fnx
and performance at work and in relationships
Dx criteria for ADHD
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>How many s/s
How long
How many settings
Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development,
6 months or longer
Present in 2 or more settings
How to combat anorexia with stimulant use
, - CORRECT ANSWER :>>Take medication with breakfast to decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
When patients with ADHD have co morbid MH issues, what do you tx first
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>ADHD (stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant
- CORRECT 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 pre-exisiting psychosis
Stimulants can exacerbate what comorbid dx
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>low dose non stim
Abrupt withdrawal from stimulants can cause what
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>irritability and rebound s/s
What to do with tx for ADHD if the pt is argumentative or oppositional
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Combo therapy with stim and non stim
Recommendations for parent training in behavior management for ADHD as a first-line
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Intervention
What do the parents learn
Recommended for child under 6
Parents learn positive communication and reinforcement, structure, and discipline
Teaches kids to better control their own bx = improved fnx at school, home, and relationships
What setting is ODD most common
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Home setting with peers or adults that the pt knows
What is ODD proceeds
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Conduct disorder and ADHD, more common in boys anxiety and depression.
Increased risk of SI
Dx criteria for ODD
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>-4 or more symptoms have occurred during an interaction with one or more
individuals not including siblings within the last 6 months
-Kids under 5 bx occur on most days for at least 6 months