Chap. 13 - review questions

Question 1

A diagnosis of MR is made when a person has significantly below average intelligence accompanied by impaired adaptive functioning. The IQ range for consideration of MR is

A - below 70
B - below 60
C - below 50
D - below 40

Answer 1

A - below 70

IQ of 50-70 is mild, 35-50 is moderate, 20-35 is severe, and less than 20 is profound MR.

Question 2

Most of the stimulants commonly used to treat ADHD are classified as S2 controlled substances. The exception is

A - Ritalin
B - Dexedrine
C - Adderall
D - Strattera

Answer 2

D - Strattera

Strattera was the first non-stimulant medication FDA-approved for ADHD.

Question 3

A child presents with a behavioral pattern of negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior, especially toward adults in authority roles. The most likely diagnosis for this child is

A - ADHD
B - Rett’s disorder
C - Antisocial personality disorder
D - Oppositional defiant disorder

Answer 3

D - Oppositional defiant disorder

The diagnostic criteria for ODD is a pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior. The child may often lose his/her temper, argue with adults, actively defy rules, deliberately annoy others, become angry and resentful, and act spitefully.

Question 4

Which of the following is not required to make a diagnosis of conduct disorder?

A - Destruction of property
B - Aggression towards people or animals
C - Poor interpersonal relationships with limited peers
D - Deceitfulness or theft

Answer 4

C - Poor interpersonal relationships with limited peers

Although poor interpersonal relationships can be a consequence of the conduct disorder, it is not a required diagnostic criteria.