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FINAL EXAM: NR606 / NR 606 (LATEST UPDATE 2025)
DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN PSYCHIATRIC-
MENTAL HEALTH II PRACTICUM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
CHAMBERLAIN
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless
mistakes, not listening, losing things diverting attention,
forgetfulness ......ANSWER......Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble
completing a task, disorganization, trouble sustaining mental
effort ......ANSWER......Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out,
not waiting ones turn, interrupting ......ANSWER......Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running,
climbing, trouble playing quietly ......ANSWER......Hyperactivity
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What ADHD symptom is common in childhood
......ANSWER......hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience
......ANSWER......DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens ......ANSWER......poor
academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social
situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult ......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
How many s/s
How long
How many settings ......ANSWER......Pattern of 6 s/s that
interfere with fnx/development,
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6 months or longer
Present in 2 or more settings
How to combat anorexia with stimulant use ......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 ......ANSWER......ADHD (stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the
comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant ......ANSWER......ECG- if
personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting
a stimulant ......ANSWER......BPD, CNS stimulant can cause
psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or may exacerbate
FINAL EXAM: NR606 / NR 606 (LATEST UPDATE 2025)
DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN PSYCHIATRIC-
MENTAL HEALTH II PRACTICUM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
CHAMBERLAIN
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless
mistakes, not listening, losing things diverting attention,
forgetfulness ......ANSWER......Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble
completing a task, disorganization, trouble sustaining mental
effort ......ANSWER......Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out,
not waiting ones turn, interrupting ......ANSWER......Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running,
climbing, trouble playing quietly ......ANSWER......Hyperactivity
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What ADHD symptom is common in childhood
......ANSWER......hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience
......ANSWER......DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens ......ANSWER......poor
academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social
situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult ......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
How many s/s
How long
How many settings ......ANSWER......Pattern of 6 s/s that
interfere with fnx/development,
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6 months or longer
Present in 2 or more settings
How to combat anorexia with stimulant use ......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 ......ANSWER......ADHD (stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the
comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant ......ANSWER......ECG- if
personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting
a stimulant ......ANSWER......BPD, CNS stimulant can cause
psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or may exacerbate
