Signs & Symptoms
The acronym behind ADHD.
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
The gender that is predisposed to ADHD.
What are males?
Most common class of medication used in ADHD.
What are stimulants?
How the nurse can provide support to the family as a whole.
What is therapeutic communication/touch, offering support, counseling resources?
This psychology manual is used to evaluate symptoms of ADHD.
What is the DSM-5?
Most common symptoms of ADHD.
-Difficulty concentrating
-Trouble staying focused
-Being overly active
-Controlling impulsive behaviors
2 maternal factors during pregnancy that contribute to development.
-Smoking
-Drug use
-Alcohol use
-High bp
-Mental health conditions
-Exposure to environmental toxins
The two most common approaches of treatment.
What is medication and behavioral therapy?
How ADHD is diagnosed.
What is an HCP and symptoms evaluation?
The two categories of symptoms that make up ADHD.
What is inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsiveness?
True or false: ADHD does not have a genetic component.
False.
The first-line drug of choice for managing symptoms of ADHD.
What is Methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
Aspects of a diet to reduce in a child with ADHD
What are refined carbs, dairy, red meat, and sugar.
The most common age to be diagnosed with ADHD.
What is 7 years old?
Symptoms such as: short attention span, frequent daydreaming, and forgetfulness are characterized as..
What is inattentiveness?
Why are preterm babies at a higher risk of developing ADHD?
Brain function is not fully developed in a preterm baby.
The reason why stimulants are preferred to manage ADHD.
What is an increased amount of dopamine in the brain? This causes cognitive function and concentration to improve.
If ADHD is not effectively managed, it can lead to ____
Academic struggles, poor self-esteem, risky behavior, trouble interacting with others, substance abuse...
Authority figure that normally notices ADHD first.
What are parents/teacher?
Symptoms are generally seen between these ages.
What is ages 3-6?
What birth conditions place infants at the highest risk of developing ADHD? (4)
Low birth weight, premature birth, congenital heart defects, & Turner syndrome.
If stimulants and behavioral therapy do not improve symptoms, HCP can provide _____
What is an anti-depressant?
Name a nursing diagnosis for ADHD.
- Impaired social interaction
- Risk for delay in growth & development
- Defensive coping
- Ineffective role performance
- Risk for injury
About how many children have been diagnosed with ADHD