ADHD

Question 1

3 domains of functioning that are looked at for impairment when diagnosing adhd?

Answer 1

• Academic
• Family and peer relationships
• Low self esteem

Question 2

Two neurotransmitters involved with adhd?

Answer 2

• Dopamine - Improves attention

* norepi- Increase inhibition

Question 3

5 medical risks for adhd

Answer 3

• maternal smoking
• maternal alcohol
• Preeclampsia
• premature labor
• Low birth weight

(impairs central nervous system)

Question 4

Best predictor for long term outcome of adhd?

Answer 4

*Level of impairment in social interaction

Question 5

How can family help with ADHD treatment

Answer 5

*STRUCTURE meals, routines, rules

Question 6

DOPAMINE (DA) AND NOREPINEPHRINE (NE) MODULATING

AGENT (DNMA)?

Answer 6

Amphetamine and DEXTROAMPHETAMINE (mixed salts)

Question 7

4 common side effects of AMPHETAMINE AND

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE

Answer 7

• Decreased appetite
• Insomnia
• Abdominal pain
• emotional lability

Question 8

LONG ACTING CENTRAL NERVOUS STIMULANT. how is this delivered?

Answer 8

• Methylphenidate

* Smoothly throughout the day.

Question 9

Short acting central nervous stimulant.

Answer 9

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE

Question 10

A SELECTIVE NOREPINEPHRINE (NE) REUPTAKE

INHIBITOR

Answer 10

Atomoxetine

Question 11

Dosing for atomoxetine?

Answer 11

0.5 mg/kg for 4 to 7 days then up to 1.2mg/kg daily

Question 12

Two tricyclic Antidepressants used to treat adhd? What two types of effects need to be watched for?

Answer 12

•*NORTRIPTYLINE, DESIPRAMINE

*Anticholenergic and cardiac effects

Question 13

A TETRACYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT used to treat ADHD> How long does it take? What does it lower?

Answer 13

• Buproprion
• 2-6 weeks
• Lowers seizure threshold