GEORGETTE MODULE 3 EXAM
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
100%
What is a decreased effect of the same dose of a medication overtime? - correct answer
✔✔Tolerance
Ex. taking 2 pills of ibuprofen over a period of time so now needing to take 3 pills to achieve the
same effect
What is it called when there is a tendency of some regions of the brain to react to repeated
LOW level bioelectrical stimulation by progressively boosting synaptic discharges thereby
lowering seizure thresholds? - correct answer ✔✔Kindling
Kindling explanation/definition - correct answer ✔✔process of neuronal membrane threshold
sensitivity dysfunction
-d/t subthreshold brain stimulation
-brain's overly sensitive to electrical stimuli
-neuronal misfiring (occurs w/o stimuli)
3 types of ADHD - correct answer ✔✔Inattention
Hyperactivity/impulsivity
Combined type
Dx criteria for ADHD (all 3 types) - correct answer ✔✔-Hyperactivity & Inattentive type= 6 for
children, 5 for adults
-Combined type (6 in each area)
-6 MONTHS
,-BEFORE AGE 12
-2 SETTINGS
Inattentive ADHD criteria symptoms - correct answer ✔✔1. Lack of attention to detail
2. Dif. sustaining attention
3. No listen when spoken to directly
4. Doesn't follow through on instruction
5. Dif. organizing tasks/activities
6. Avoids sustained mental effort
7. Loses things
8. Easily distracted
9. Forgetful
Hyperactivity ADHD Criteria symptoms - correct answer ✔✔1. Fidgets/squirms in seat
2. Leaves seat frequently
3. Restless/run or climbs where inappropriate
4. Can't engage in leisure activities QUIETLY
5. Always "on the go"
6. Talks excessively
7. Blurts out answer before question completed
8. Difficulty waiting turn
9. Interrupts others
Brain Abnormalities Etiology of ADHD - correct answer ✔✔abnormalities in fronto-subcortical
pathway aka the Frontal cortex, Basal Ganglia, RAS
, Basal Ganglia function - correct answer ✔✔-Motor control/learning
-Executive function
-Emotions
RAS (reticular activating system) - correct answer ✔✔regulates arousal and sleep-wake
transitions, ability to focus, fight-flight reponse
what neurotransmitter abnormalities are seen in ADHD?? - correct answer
✔✔Neurotransmitters= **DNS**(DA, NE, 5HT)**
Stimulants for ADHD include and what ages are they approved for?? - correct answer
✔✔Adderall (3 and up)
Methylphenidate (6 and up)
What should you assess prior to giving a stimulant for ADHD? why?? - correct answer
✔✔cardiac hx because they can cause elevated HR & BP, increase risk of MI/CVA/Aneurysm
rupture
Amphetamines are approved for what age?? - correct answer ✔✔***age 3 and older***
Methylphenidate is approved for what age?? - correct answer ✔✔**age 6 and older**
Non-stimulants for ADHD include - correct answer ✔✔1. Alpha-agonists/Alpha2 adrenergic
agonists= **Clonidine & Guanfacine** (approved ages 6-17 w/ ADHD)
2. Straterra (atomoxetine) approved for >/= 6yr
Alpha-agonists FDA approved for ADHD and at what age - correct answer ✔✔Guanfacine &
Clonidine
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
100%
What is a decreased effect of the same dose of a medication overtime? - correct answer
✔✔Tolerance
Ex. taking 2 pills of ibuprofen over a period of time so now needing to take 3 pills to achieve the
same effect
What is it called when there is a tendency of some regions of the brain to react to repeated
LOW level bioelectrical stimulation by progressively boosting synaptic discharges thereby
lowering seizure thresholds? - correct answer ✔✔Kindling
Kindling explanation/definition - correct answer ✔✔process of neuronal membrane threshold
sensitivity dysfunction
-d/t subthreshold brain stimulation
-brain's overly sensitive to electrical stimuli
-neuronal misfiring (occurs w/o stimuli)
3 types of ADHD - correct answer ✔✔Inattention
Hyperactivity/impulsivity
Combined type
Dx criteria for ADHD (all 3 types) - correct answer ✔✔-Hyperactivity & Inattentive type= 6 for
children, 5 for adults
-Combined type (6 in each area)
-6 MONTHS
,-BEFORE AGE 12
-2 SETTINGS
Inattentive ADHD criteria symptoms - correct answer ✔✔1. Lack of attention to detail
2. Dif. sustaining attention
3. No listen when spoken to directly
4. Doesn't follow through on instruction
5. Dif. organizing tasks/activities
6. Avoids sustained mental effort
7. Loses things
8. Easily distracted
9. Forgetful
Hyperactivity ADHD Criteria symptoms - correct answer ✔✔1. Fidgets/squirms in seat
2. Leaves seat frequently
3. Restless/run or climbs where inappropriate
4. Can't engage in leisure activities QUIETLY
5. Always "on the go"
6. Talks excessively
7. Blurts out answer before question completed
8. Difficulty waiting turn
9. Interrupts others
Brain Abnormalities Etiology of ADHD - correct answer ✔✔abnormalities in fronto-subcortical
pathway aka the Frontal cortex, Basal Ganglia, RAS
, Basal Ganglia function - correct answer ✔✔-Motor control/learning
-Executive function
-Emotions
RAS (reticular activating system) - correct answer ✔✔regulates arousal and sleep-wake
transitions, ability to focus, fight-flight reponse
what neurotransmitter abnormalities are seen in ADHD?? - correct answer
✔✔Neurotransmitters= **DNS**(DA, NE, 5HT)**
Stimulants for ADHD include and what ages are they approved for?? - correct answer
✔✔Adderall (3 and up)
Methylphenidate (6 and up)
What should you assess prior to giving a stimulant for ADHD? why?? - correct answer
✔✔cardiac hx because they can cause elevated HR & BP, increase risk of MI/CVA/Aneurysm
rupture
Amphetamines are approved for what age?? - correct answer ✔✔***age 3 and older***
Methylphenidate is approved for what age?? - correct answer ✔✔**age 6 and older**
Non-stimulants for ADHD include - correct answer ✔✔1. Alpha-agonists/Alpha2 adrenergic
agonists= **Clonidine & Guanfacine** (approved ages 6-17 w/ ADHD)
2. Straterra (atomoxetine) approved for >/= 6yr
Alpha-agonists FDA approved for ADHD and at what age - correct answer ✔✔Guanfacine &
Clonidine
