ADHD

Question 1

DSM IV diagnostic criteria

Answer 1

6 or more symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. >6 months. In multiple settings. Onset before age 7. Only need 5 if older than 17

Question 2

what is intelligence like in ADHD

Answer 2

normal, although school grades suffer.

Question 3

What percent of cases persist into adulthood

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

gross neurological findings

Answer 4

decreased frontal lobe size (not diagnostic)

Question 5

Conduct disorder

Answer 5

often found with ADHD. Violates rights of others.

Question 6

Oppositional defiant disorder

Answer 6

often seen with ADHD. Hostile toward authority figures but doesn’t violate serious social norms

Question 7

what is the best tx for ADHD

Answer 7

medication w/ or w/o behavioral therapy

Question 8

ADHD meds

Answer 8

methylphenidate (ritalin), dextroamphetamine, (both stimulate under-active parts of brain via dopamine/NE), atomoxetine (second line),