ADHD
What are the presenting symptoms of ADHD?
Define conduct disorder
presents itself through a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that includes theft, lies, physical violence, and reckless breaking of rules.
Name 3 types of disruptive behavior disorder
ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder
ADHD can be classified into __ subtypes
3
What are the two subtypes based on age of onset for conduct disorder?
1. Childhood—onset (before age 10)
2. Adolescent—onset (after age 10)
What's true in ODD?
Occurs more frequently in males (with an ↑ in female occurrence over past few years)
Children with oppositional defiant disorder have lower self-concept.
What is the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for ADHD?
ADHD can be diagnosed if five or more symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity have persisted for at least six months.
Infamous people diagnosed with conduct disorder
Charles Mason
Treatment for ODD?
-Individual therapy with behavioral focus
-Treatment of any psychiatric comorbidities (ADHD, anxiety, psychosis)
-Parental training models of behavioral interventions
What is the cause of ADHD?
No specific cause. However, it can be a combination of genetic, biochemical, sensorimotor, physiologic, and behavioral factors.
Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a child with a conduct disorder?
A. High self-esteem
B. Aggression toward animals
C. Disorientation
D. Lack of rational thinking
B Aggression towards animals
TRUE OR FALSE?
Anticonvulsant mood-stabilizing medications are frequently used to treat oppositional defiant disorder
FALSE. Oppositional defiant disorder treatment typically involves behavioral interventions/behavior therapy. Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers are used in treating intermittent explosive disorder
ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in
in children during the school years and is most commonly diagnosed in boys than girls
Treatment for ODD
1. parent management training: encourage more positive behaviors
2. psychotherapy: CBT
3. medication:
What is the cause of ODD?
-Genetics
-Temperament
-Adverse social conditions