ADHD

Question 1

Triad of difficulties in ADHD

Answer 1

Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity

Question 2

ADHD is a _______ disorder

Answer 2

Spectrum

Question 3

__% of the world has ADHD

Answer 3

5

Question 4

What causes ADHD?

Answer 4

Genetic
Perinatal precipitants (smoking and alcohol in pregnancy)
Psychosocial adversity
(Multifactorial)

Question 5

What kind of genes are involved in ADHD?

Answer 5

Serotonin and dopamine transporter genes

Question 6

________ parenting can lead to ADHD

Answer 6

Inconsistent - between parents

Question 7

Children with ADHD shows an ______ _______ lobe

Answer 7

Underactive frontal

Question 8

Symptoms of ADHD may be caused by reduction of

Answer 8

Norepinephrine and serotonin

Question 9

Norepinephrine can affect ______ and serotonin influences _______

Answer 9

Attention (stress hormone)

Mood, social behaviour, sleep, memory

Question 10

Symptoms for ADHD in children are present before ____ years

Answer 10

5

Question 11

___ or more symptoms of inattentiveness is needed to diagnose a child with ADHD

Answer 11

6

Question 12

______ increases dopamine by blocking its transporter

Answer 12

Methylphenidate

Question 13

_______ increases dopamine and also increases extracellular norepinephrine and possibly serotonin

Answer 13

Dexamphetamine

Question 14

SNRI help in ADHD by

Answer 14

Increasing NE by blocking its transporter or (alpha agonists) by reducing sympathetic stimulation