ADHD

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 2

There is a mild/strong increased risk for ADHD among the offspring of adults with ADHD ?

Answer 2

Strong

Question 3

Use of which substances during pregnancy is linked to ADHD?

Answer 3

Alcohol

Tobacco

Question 4

What is the triad of symptoms

Answer 4

Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity

Question 5

Neurochemistry - there is a higher/lower concentration of dopamine transporters?

Answer 5

Higher

Question 6

There is a reduction/excess of dopamine?

Answer 6

Reduction

Question 7

There is a reduction/excess of norepinephrine?

Answer 7

Reduction

Question 8

Diagnostic criteria in childhood

Answer 8

6 or more symptoms of inattentiveness ; and/or
6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity + impulsiveness

Symptoms are present before the age of 5

Question 9

To diagnose ADHD in childhood, symptoms must be present before which age?

Answer 9

5

Question 10

Diagnostic criteria in adulthood

Answer 10

5 or more symptoms of inattentiveness ‘ and/or

5 or more symptoms of hyperactivity + impulsiveness

Question 11

What is first line management option?

Answer 11

Psychosocial intervention

Question 12

Pharmacological treatment of ADHD can be used for mild ADHD - true or false?

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Pharmacological treatment of ADHD can be used for which of the following severities:
mild
moderate
severe

Answer 13

Moderate

Severe

Question 14

Pharmacological therapy is successful in improving the core symptoms. True or false?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

First line pharmacological therapy (name 2 drugs)

Answer 15

Methylphenidate

Dexamphetamine

Question 16

Second line pharmacological therapy

Answer 16

SNRI

- atomoxetine

Question 17

Medication is highly effective in ADHD - true or false?

Answer 17

True