Epidemiology/Etiology
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Diagnosis
Therapy
Clinical Pearls
100
This type of twins is more likely to both have ADHD.
What is monozygotic (identical)?
100
These are the three categories of diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
What are Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity?
100
Symptoms of ADHD must present before this age.
What is 12?
100
Place these comorbidities in order of treatment: ADHD,Mood disorders,Substance abuse, nicotine dependence, anxiety disorders.
What are 1)Substance abuse 2)Mood disorders 3)Anxiety disorders 4) ADHD 5) nicotine dependence?
100
This class of agents is considered 1st line treatment for ADHD?
What are stimulants?
200
This is one of two substances that has been shown to be related to ADHD when ingested by a pregnant woman.
What is alcohol or tobacco?
200
True or False: People with ADHD usually possess above average intelligence.
What is true?
200
ADHD symptoms must impair function in which 3 areas?
What is academic, social and occupational?
200
Name 2 types of non-pharmacological treatment options for adults with ADHD?
What are ADHD-specific cognitive behavioral therapy and Metacognitive therapy?
200
Prior to initiation of therapy,this needs to be performed at baseline for children at risk for cardiovascular disease?
What is an EKG?
300
What is the level of heritability(genetically inheriting this disorder) in ADHD (within 5% points)
What is 76%?
300
True or false, a child who isn’t hyperactive can’t have ADHD.
What is false?
300
ADHD symptoms must last at least this long.
What is 6 months?
300
Patients who have inadequate response to an initial therapy Ritalin may be switched to this class of medications?
What are dexmethamphetamines or mixed amphetamine salts?
300
These 3 therapeutic effects are the goals of stimulant use in patients with ADHD?
↓ Motor activity ↓ Impulsivity ↑ Attention span
400
What is the ratio of males:females diagnosed with the predominantly hyperactive type of ADHD in children?
What is 4:1?
400
People with ADHD often have trouble with working memory, inner speech, and time awareness. These are all considered to be this type of function.
What is executive?
400
True or False: Patients who present with ADHD symptoms only when at school would qualify for diagnosis of the disorder.
What is False? (must be present at more than one setting, ie home and school)
400
Name one medication FDA approved for children ages 3-5.
What are Adderall IR(mixed amphetamine salts), Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine) and Procentra (dextroamphetamine)?
400
Doses of stimulant medications may be titrated as needed at this frequency until max dose is reached or side effects preclude further dose increase ?
What is weekly?
500
Name two environmental risk factors for ADHD.
What is smoking during pregnancy, alcohol exposure during pregnancy, very low birth weight, head trauma,prematurity?
500
These are two of the three types of coexisting conditions that can occur with ADHD.
What is oppositional defiant disorder,Conduct disorder,Anxiety disorder,Depression ,Bipolar Disorder,Learning disabilityNeurodevelopment disorders,Seizures,CNS infection or trauma,Psychotic disorders,Substance abuse,Nicotine Dependence
500
An 18 year old patient needs to present with at least this many symptoms to qualify for ADHD diagnosis.
What is 5?
500
This medication is converted by hydrolysis to its active form in the gut to limit abuse potential?
What is vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)?
500
This comorbidity may present with many similar features as ADHD and can be treated with atypical antipsychotics?
What is Bipolar disorder?
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