Georgette Module 3 exam questions and answers|100% sure and accurate|2025/2026

What is a decreased effect of the same dose of a medication overtime? - ANSWER-Tolerance
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Ex. taking 2 pills of ibuprofen over a period of time so now needing to take 3 pills to achieve th
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e same effect
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What is it called when there is a tendency of some regions of the brain to react to repeated LO
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W level bioelectrical stimulation by progressively boosting synaptic discharges thereby loweri
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ng seizure thresholds? - ANSWER-Kindling
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Kindling explanation/definition - ANSWER-
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process of neuronal membrane threshold sensitivity dysfunction
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-d/t subthreshold brain stimulation
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-brain's overly sensitive to electrical stimuli
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-neuronal misfiring (occurs w/o stimuli)
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3 types of ADHD - ANSWER-Inattention
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Hyperactivity/impulsivity

Combined type B




Dx criteria for ADHD (all 3 types) - ANSWER--
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Hyperactivity & Inattentive type= 6 for children, 5 for adults
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-Combined type (6 in each area) B B B B B




-6 MONTHS
B




-BEFORE AGE 12 B B




-2 SETTINGS
B




Inattentive ADHD criteria symptoms - ANSWER-1. Lack of attention to detail
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2. Dif. sustaining attention
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3. No listen when spoken to directly
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,4. Doesn't follow through on instruction
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5. Dif. organizing tasks/activities
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6. Avoids sustained mental effort
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7. Loses things
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8. Easily distracted
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9. Forgetful
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Hyperactivity ADHD Criteria symptoms - ANSWER-1. Fidgets/squirms in seat
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2. Leaves seat frequently
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3. Restless/run or climbs where inappropriate
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4. Can't engage in leisure activities QUIETLY
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5. Always "on the go"
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6. Talks excessively
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7. Blurts out answer before question completed
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8. Difficulty waiting turn
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9. Interrupts others
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Brain Abnormalities Etiology of ADHD - ANSWER-abnormalities in fronto-
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subcortical pathway aka the Frontal cortex, Basal Ganglia, RAS
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Basal Ganglia function - ANSWER--Motor control/learning
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-Executive function B




-Emotions



RAS (reticular activating system) - ANSWER-regulates arousal and sleep-
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wake transitions, ability to focus, fight-flight reponse
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what neurotransmitter abnormalities are seen in ADHD?? - ANSWER-
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Neurotransmitters= **DNS**(DA, NE, 5HT)** B B B

, Stimulants for ADHD include and what ages are they approved for?? - ANSWER-
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Adderall (3 and up) B B B




Methylphenidate (6 and up) B B B




What should you assess prior to giving a stimulant for ADHD? why?? - ANSWER-
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cardiac hx because they can cause elevated HR & BP, increase risk of MI/CVA/Aneurysm ruptur
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Amphetamines are approved for what age?? - ANSWER-***age 3 and older***
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Methylphenidate is approved for what age?? - ANSWER-**age 6 and older**
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Non-stimulants for ADHD include - ANSWER-1. Alpha- B B B B B B



agonists/Alpha2 adrenergic agonists= **Clonidine & Guanfacine** (approved ages 6-
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17 w/ ADHD)
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2. Straterra (atomoxetine) approved for >/= 6yr
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Alpha-agonists FDA approved for ADHD and at what age - ANSWER-Guanfacine & Clonidine
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ages 6-17 with confirmed dx
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Straterra (Atomoxetine) is approved for what age in ADHD - ANSWER->/= 6 years with ADHD
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***know** that for children <6 years old, what to give for ADHD - ANSWER-Adderall
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**Know** what to give when children turn 6 for ADHD - ANSWER-Methylphenidate
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DNS stands for and what is it?? - ANSWER-DA, NE, 5HT
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(abnormalities in ADHD and some others) B B B B B