ADHD in children Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD presentation in a child - relevant investigations
ix. if treating w/ stimulants
A
hearing test vision test bloods * fbc, iron studies * TFTs
consider ECG if going on stimulants
2
Q
risk factors for ADHD (4)
A
- family history of ADHD
- learning difficulties
- dev delay
- intellectual disability
3
Q
ADHD
- professions that can diagnose it
- questionnaires to use
A
needs to be specialist psych or paeds
use ADHD questionnaire - achenbach or connor’s
4
Q
ADHD - non medical management (4)
A
- identify and avoid triggering foods in diet
- ADHD focused psychoeducation
- modify environment to have less distractions
- exercise
5
Q
factors influencing severity of ADHD
A
- diet history
* dietary iron intake
6
Q
factors to assess severity (2)
A
- dev milestone history
* educational competency
