CADDRAA

Question 1

CBT for children with ADHD?

age of psychoeducation for children with ADHD

Answer 1

no

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Question 2

what neuropsych testing needs to be considered for children and adults with adhd?

Answer 2

WISC for peds
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC).
WAIS for adults
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Question 3

some CB which should make one consider atomoxetine for ADHD

Answer 3

anxiety
tic DO worsening with stimulants
enuresis
SUD with high risk of diversion
unlikely to be useful in aggression.

Question 4

% of ADHD with positive FH?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

Response rate after first stimulant?

Answer 5

65-75%

Question 6

atmoxetine dosing

Answer 6

start 0.5 mg per kg/day,then 0.8, then1.2
max 1.4 mg/kg/ day or 60 mg (the smaller number)
Q1-2 weeks

Question 7

cardiac risk with stimulants

Answer 7

risk possible but not established
sudden cardiac death in ADHD= gen pop=1/100,000
cases reported had other risk factors

screen for personal and family hx
do a physical
do an EKG and cardiac consult if any of the above positive

increase in HR and BP are expected. monitor.

other contraindications are cardiac dis, severe HTN, hyperthyroid