NR606 final Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions (Latest 2025)
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things
diverting attention, forgetfulness - CORRECT ANSWERS Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task, disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental effort - CORRECT ANSWERS Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn, interrupting -
CORRECT ANSWERS Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly -
CORRECT ANSWERS Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood - CORRECT ANSWERS hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience - CORRECT ANSWERS DD, bx less
mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens - CORRECT ANSWERS poor academic performance, trouble
driving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
How many s/s
, How long
How many settings - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
ADHD (stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant - CORRECT ANSWERS ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what - CORRECT ANSWERS low dose non stim
Abrupt withdrawal from stimulants can cause what - CORRECT ANSWERS irritability and
rebound s/s
What to do with tx for ADHD if the pt is argumentative or oppositional - CORRECT ANSWERS
Combo therapy with stim and non stim
Solutions (Latest 2025)
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things
diverting attention, forgetfulness - CORRECT ANSWERS Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task, disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental effort - CORRECT ANSWERS Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn, interrupting -
CORRECT ANSWERS Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly -
CORRECT ANSWERS Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood - CORRECT ANSWERS hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience - CORRECT ANSWERS DD, bx less
mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens - CORRECT ANSWERS poor academic performance, trouble
driving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
How many s/s
, How long
How many settings - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
ADHD (stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant - CORRECT ANSWERS ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what - CORRECT ANSWERS low dose non stim
Abrupt withdrawal from stimulants can cause what - CORRECT ANSWERS irritability and
rebound s/s
What to do with tx for ADHD if the pt is argumentative or oppositional - CORRECT ANSWERS
Combo therapy with stim and non stim
