Psychology

Question 1

A mother complains that her 6 year-old daughter has behavior problems. Teachers say that she disrupts the class by excessive talking, interrupting other children, not raising her hand and not staying in her seat. She does not follow instructions. The mother states that she will not invite people to the home because she is embarrased by her daughter’s wild behavior. Which of the following is commonly associated with the most likely diagnosis?

A) Autism
B) Chromosomal abnormalities
C) Low IQ
D) Oppositional defiant disorder

Answer 1

Oppositional defiant disorder

This child has ADHD and it is commonly associated with ODD, conduct disorder, and tourette’s syndrome.

Question 2

At what age does pharmacotherapy become first-line therapy for the management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

What is the MOA of the first-line pharmacologic treatment?

Answer 2

Age 6

Inhibits the reuptake of NE and Dopamine