ADHD

Question 1

define ADHD

Answer 1

symptoms of inattention +/- hypteractivity/impulsivity

Question 2

characteristics of ADHD

Answer 2

chronicity
pervasivesness
functional impairment

Question 3

etiology of ADHD

Answer 3

genetic
environmental
injury (basal ganglia, cerebellum, prefrontal cortex)

Question 4

what is the orbital prefrontal cortex involved in

Answer 4

working memory and executive function

Question 5

what is the basal ganglia involved in

Answer 5

motor coordination an procedural knowledge

Question 6

what is the cerebellum involved in

Answer 6

control movement and cognitive processes that require precise timing

Question 7

optimal NE

Answer 7

increases focus

Question 8

optimal DA

Answer 8

reduces noise

Question 9

cognitive symptoms of ADHD

Answer 9

trouble organizing space or tasks
poor time management
distractability
sensitivity to interuption

Question 10

social/emotional symptoms of ADHD

Answer 10

failure to read social cues

Question 11

7 areas of executive function

Answer 11

cognitive flexibility 
initiation 
interference control 
planning/organization
response inhibition 
self monitoring
working memory

Question 12

children must have how many inattention symptoms

Answer 12

6

Question 13

adults must have how many inattention symptoms

Answer 13

5

Question 14

name 9 inattention symptoms

Answer 14

fails to give attention to details or makes careless mistakes
difficulty sustaining attention
does not seem to listen
does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish school work
difficulty organizing tasks and activities
avoids taks that require sustained mental effort
loses things necessary for tasks
easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
forgetful in daily activities

Question 15

name 9 symptoms of hyperactivity

Answer 15

fidgets
leaves seat
runs or climbs when inappropriate
unable to play quietly 
on the go 
talks excessively 
blurts out answers/finishes sentences
difficulty waiting for their turn
interupts others

Question 16

What 3 criteria must all ADHD pts have

Answer 16

present in 2+ settings
interfere with or reduce QOL
appeared by age 12

Question 17

MOA of amphetamine stimulants

Answer 17

releases transmitter from vessicle
blocks reuptake into vessicle
blocks reuptake into presynaptic terminal
induces release of transmitter from presynaptic terminal

Question 18

name 3 short acting amphetamines

Answer 18

adderall
dexerdrine
dextrostat

Question 19

name 3 long acting amphetamines

Answer 19

dexerdine spansule
adderall XR
Vyvanse

Question 20

Methylphenidate MOA

Answer 20

block reuptake into presynaptic terminal

Question 21

name 3 short acting methylphenidates

Answer 21

focalin
methylin
ritalin

Question 22

name 5 intermediate acting methylphenidates

Answer 22

metadate ER 
methylin ER 
Ritalin SR 
Metadate CD
Ritalin LA

Question 23

4 long acting methylphenidates

Answer 23

concerta
quillivant XR
Focalin XR
Daytrana

Question 24

Which methylphenidate is available as a patch

Answer 24

daytrana

Question 25

which methylphenidate is available as a liquid

Answer 25

quillivant

Question 26

amoxetine brand name

Answer 26

strattera

Question 27

amoxetine duration of action

Answer 27

24 hours

Question 28

when do you not use a stimulant

Answer 28

arrythmias
uncontrolled HTN
substance abuse
intolerant to stimulant

Question 29

guanifacine brand names

Answer 29

intuniv

tenex

Question 30

intuniv duration

Answer 30

24 hours