ADHD Flashcards
What are some examples of inattentive sx in pts with ADHD?
Poor attention to detail/careless mistakes
Easily distracted
Difficulty sustaining attention, Easily distracted
Avoids tasks requiring mental effort
Often forgetful in daily life
Often does not follow through on instructions, fails to finish tasks
Trouble with organizational skills
Often loses things necessary for tasks
Does not listen when spoken to directly
What are some examples of hyperactivity and impulsivity sx that a pt with ADHD may present with?
Constantly on-the-go or driven by a motor
Fidgety, squirmy, leaves seat
runs or climbs excessively
Unable to engage in leisure activities quietly
Talks excessively, Interrupts and Blurts out inappropriately
Difficulty waiting his or her turn
What are the 3 subtypes of ADHD?
Predominantly inattentive type (ADHD-I) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (ADHD-HI) Combined type (ADHD-C)
How many inattentive and how many hyperactivity/impulsivity sx does a pt with Predominantly inattentive type (ADHD-I) have?
6 inattentive sx and <6 HI sx
How many inattentive and how many hyperactivity/impulsivity sx does a pt with Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (ADHD-HI) have?
6 HI sx and <6 Inattentive sx
How many inattentive and how many hyperactivity/impulsivity sx does a pt with Combined type (ADHD-C) have?
6+ HI AND 6+ Inattentive
Dx with ADHD occurs by what age?
onset prior to 12 y/o
T/F: ADHD sx must be present in only a certain setting for dx
F; sx must be present in more than 1 setting
ADHD is more common in males or females? At what ratio?
Males 2:1
What are some examples of environmental factors that can influence ADHD?
VLBW, Pb exposure, teratogenic substances in utero
What are some examples of genetic/physiological factors that can influence ADHD?
very heritable, common in TBI, epilepsy, sleep d/o
T/F: Mild delays in language, motor, and social development are common in ADHD
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Pts with ADHD are at an increased risk of ____ and _____ by early adulthood
TBI, suicide attempt
In what age group are we more likely to see hyperactivity in?
Preschool age
What is psychological testing useful for in pts with ADHD?
Useful for ranking children on a specific dimension relative to age-mates