NR606 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing
things diverting attention, forgetfulness - ANS Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task, disorganization,
trouble sustaining mental effort - ANS Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn,
interrupting - ANS Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble playing
quietly - ANS Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood - ANS hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience - ANS DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens - ANS poor academic performance, trouble driving,
trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
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, Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS ADHD
(stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant - ANS ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant - ANS 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 - ANS anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what - ANS low dose non stim
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ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing
things diverting attention, forgetfulness - ANS Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task, disorganization,
trouble sustaining mental effort - ANS Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn,
interrupting - ANS Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble playing
quietly - ANS Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood - ANS hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience - ANS DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens - ANS poor academic performance, trouble driving,
trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
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, Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS ADHD
(stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant - ANS ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant - ANS 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 - ANS anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what - ANS low dose non stim
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