Neurodevelopmental Disorders Flashcards
A patient has been diagnosed with ADHD as they fulfil 8 of the DSM V criteria for inattention and 7 for hyperactivity/impulsivity. How many (as a minimum) of the DSM V criteria must a patient present with to be diagnosed with ADHD?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 6
e. 10
b. 5
Which of the following is NOT a typical side effect of Methylphenidate?
a. Appetite suppression
b. Tachycardia
c. Insomnia
d. Runny stools
e. Self harm
d. runny stools
Children with ADHD are at risk of being abused due to their vulnerabilities. ADHD medication is also something which can be abused. From the following statements, select which is the LEAST likely?
a. Medication can be used to ‘calm children down’ when parenting is poor
b. Lisdexamfetamine can be used to feel euphoric
c. Guanfacine can be sold on the black market for its abuse
d. Equasym XL can be used to facilitate anorexia
e. Methylphenidate may be abused to increase attention and concentration by university students
c. Guanfacine can be sold on the black market for its abuse
Which of these brands is NOT methylphenidate based?
a. Medikinet
b. Amfexa
c. Ritalin
d. Tranquilyn
d. Equasym XL
b. Amfexa
True / False : Melatonin should NOT be used in children with ASD
False
Note: Melatonin has been known to help with sleep disorders in children with ASD. Check out the licensed formulation/brand available in the UK for this indication
True / False : ADHD medications often help with ASD symptoms too.
False
Note: ADHD medicines can often aggravate or accentuate ASD symptoms such as phobias, self harm, tics and obsessions
