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MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 6: NR668 / NR 668
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH CAPSTONE
PRACTICUM & INTENSIVE EXAM (LATEST 2025
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
| 100% CORRECT | GRADE A - CHAMBERLAIN
ADHD .....ANSWER.....-long-term disorder characterized by either
hyperactivity & impulsivity or inattention
-affect the development of proper cognitive, behavioral,
emotional, social, & academic function
-Symptoms of the hyperactivity & impulsivity subtype:
• excessive fidgeting or talking, feelings of restlessness &
impatience, frequent interruption, difficultly playing quietly
• reach peak severity when the child is around 8 years of age
-symptoms of inattentive subtype
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• difficulty organizing tasks, maintaining a routine, paying
attention to detail
• Children may avoid tasks that are intellectually challenging,
resulting in poor academic or cognitive performance
• may not be distinguishable until 8-9 years of age
-primarily disrupts neuronal connections within the frontal lobe &
prefrontal cortex
FDA approved medications for ADHD .....ANSWER.....Stimulants
-Methylphenidate
• Azstaryz
• Concerta
• Focalin
• Jornay PM
• Metadate CD or ER
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• Ritalin
-Amphetamine
• Adderall
• Adzenys ER or XR-ODT
• Dexedrine
• Vyvanse
Non-stimulants
-Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
• Strattera
• Qelbree
-Alpha agonist
• Kapvay
• Intuniv
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https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ADHD-
MEDICATIONS-APPROVED-BY-THE-US-FDA-2021.pdf
Behavior Management: Parent training .....ANSWER.....-What
parents learn when trained in behavior therapy
• Positive Communication
• Positive Reinforcement
• Structure & Discipline
Seamus is a 13-year-old who was referred to the psychiatric
mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) by a family court
judge for evaluation. Seamus was arrested after breaking into
several cars on his street overnight and stealing loose change
and small electronics. Seamus's parents endorse that he has had
problems since he was a young boy. Starting in kindergarten, he
has had "anger management" issues and argues with his parents
MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 6: NR668 / NR 668
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH CAPSTONE
PRACTICUM & INTENSIVE EXAM (LATEST 2025
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
| 100% CORRECT | GRADE A - CHAMBERLAIN
ADHD .....ANSWER.....-long-term disorder characterized by either
hyperactivity & impulsivity or inattention
-affect the development of proper cognitive, behavioral,
emotional, social, & academic function
-Symptoms of the hyperactivity & impulsivity subtype:
• excessive fidgeting or talking, feelings of restlessness &
impatience, frequent interruption, difficultly playing quietly
• reach peak severity when the child is around 8 years of age
-symptoms of inattentive subtype
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• difficulty organizing tasks, maintaining a routine, paying
attention to detail
• Children may avoid tasks that are intellectually challenging,
resulting in poor academic or cognitive performance
• may not be distinguishable until 8-9 years of age
-primarily disrupts neuronal connections within the frontal lobe &
prefrontal cortex
FDA approved medications for ADHD .....ANSWER.....Stimulants
-Methylphenidate
• Azstaryz
• Concerta
• Focalin
• Jornay PM
• Metadate CD or ER
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• Ritalin
-Amphetamine
• Adderall
• Adzenys ER or XR-ODT
• Dexedrine
• Vyvanse
Non-stimulants
-Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
• Strattera
• Qelbree
-Alpha agonist
• Kapvay
• Intuniv
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https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ADHD-
MEDICATIONS-APPROVED-BY-THE-US-FDA-2021.pdf
Behavior Management: Parent training .....ANSWER.....-What
parents learn when trained in behavior therapy
• Positive Communication
• Positive Reinforcement
• Structure & Discipline
Seamus is a 13-year-old who was referred to the psychiatric
mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) by a family court
judge for evaluation. Seamus was arrested after breaking into
several cars on his street overnight and stealing loose change
and small electronics. Seamus's parents endorse that he has had
problems since he was a young boy. Starting in kindergarten, he
has had "anger management" issues and argues with his parents
