available in beads that may be sprinkled on food for children who cannot swallow pills - Answers
ritalin
patch applied in the morning and removed after 9 hour - Answers Daytrana
Available in immediate release and extended release
More potent than Ritalin
High risk of adverse effects - Answers Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
It is available in orally disintegrating extended-release formula for children who cannot swallow pills.
Avoid prescribing when an monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) has been used within 14 days. -
Answers amphetamine (Adzenys
Available in immediate and extended-release formulations
Most abused and diverted prescription stimulant - Answers dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
Prodrug, Less abuse and diversion potential than other stimulants
Higher-cost medication - Answers lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
drug of choice for adults with ADHD, no abuse potential
tolerated well when prescribed in twice daily dosing
appropriate choice for comorbid substance abuse
may augment the effects of antidepressants and antianxiety medications
can be dosed at bedtime if fatigue is noted
unlikely to worsen tics - Answers noradrenergic (NRI)
atomoxetine (Strattera)
enhances precortical function for better mental focus
appetite neutral
may help with sleep disturbances, administer at bedtime
adverse effects: sedation, brain fog
monitor of blood pressure closely during initial titration, risk of hypotension
tapered to avoid rebound hypertension post discontinuation - Answers clonidine
may also be used for children with tics, sleep disturbances, or aggression
tolerability and convenience enhanced by once-daily oral controlled-release formulation
adverse effects: sedation, headache, decreased appetite
reduced side-effect profile comparable to clonidine
bedtime administration to avoid daytime sedation - Answers guanfacine
off-label use for ADHD in adults
appropriate for clients with concurrent depression or tobacco abuse - Answers bupropion
(Wellbutrin)
a long-term disorder characterized by either hyperactivity and impulsivity or inattention. - Answers
ADHD
The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Lack of attention to detail
Careless mistakes
Not listening
Losing things
Diverting attention
Forgetfulness - Answers selective attention
The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Poor problem solving
Difficulty completing tasks
Disorganization
Difficulty sustaining mental effort - Answers lack of sustained attention
The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Excessive talking
Blurting things out
Not waiting for one's turn
Interrupting - Answers impulsivity
The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Fidgeting
, Leaving one's seat
Running, climbing
Trouble playing quietly - Answers hyperactivity
Dx criteria for ADHD - Answers A pattern of at least six symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-
impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development.
Symptoms persist for six months or longer.
Symptoms interfere with social, academic, or occupational functioning.
Symptoms are present in two or more settings (for instance, home and school).
diagnostic criteria for ADHD with a predominantly inattentive presentation (symptoms) - Answers lack
of attention to detail, making careless mistakes, difficulty listening and following instructions,
frequent disorganization and misplacing items, distractibility, avoiding tasks that require sustained
mental effort, and forgetfulness.
diagnostic criteria for ADHD with a hyperactive-impulsive presentation (symptoms) - Answers
fidgeting, "non-stop" energy, difficulty in engaging in quiet activities, speaking out of turn, excessive
running, and interrupting others. The behaviors occur in school and at home and have been present
consistently for several years.
diagnostic criteria for ADHD combined presentation (symptoms) - Answers several symptoms of
hyperactive-impulsive presentation, including fidgeting, speaking out of turn, excessive talking, and
interrupting. Also has symptoms of inattentive presentation, including difficulty listening, paying
attention, forgetfulness, and difficulty with organization. symptoms in both environments.
may cause psychotic or manic symptoms in clients with no prior history or may exacerbate behavior
disturbance symptoms and thought disorders in clients with pre-existing psychosis. - Answers Central
nervous system (CNS) stimulants
Treatment efficacy for ADHD will be noted within - Answers the first week
Stimulants can cause, worsen, or unmask the presence of - Answers Tics
For younger children under the age of 6, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends
what intervention as first line intervention? - Answers parent training in behavior management
hallmark characteristics of include persistent angry and irritable mood, argumentative and defiant
behavior, and vindictiveness - Answers oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
Typically, symptom expression occurs in only one setting, most commonly, the home - Answers ODD
ODD frequently occurs comorbidly with ________ and often precedes ________ - Answers attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and often precedes the development of conduct disorder
Dx criteria for ODD - Answers must have 4+/ 6 symptoms during an interaction with 1+ people that
are not siblings within the last 6 months and symptoms persistence and frequency must exceed
typical developmental behaviors related to age, gender, and culture.
symptoms of ODD (4+/6) - Answers Angry/Irritable Mood- often loses temper is often easily annoyed
is often angry and resentful
Argumentative/Defiant Behavior- argues with authority figures or adults actively defies or refuses to
follow rules or requests from authority figures deliberately annoys others blames others for their
mistakes or misbehavior
Vindictiveness- has been spiteful or vindictive at least twice within the past 6 months
Differences between diagnostic criteria for children under and over the age of 5 in ODD - Answers For
children under age 5, behaviors must occur on most days for at least six months.
For people 5 and older, the behaviors must occur at least once per week for at least six months.
characterized by severe behaviors that violate societal norms or the rights of others and may involve
aggression towards others, animals, theft, and/or the destruction of property. - Answers Conduct
disorder
what must be ruled out before conduct disorder can be dx? - Answers antisocial personality disorder
diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder - Answers three or more of the following symptoms in the past
12 months with one symptom occurring within the last 6 months:
aggression to people and animals, destroys property, deceitfulness or theft, serious violations of rules
involves a low tolerance for frustration and adversity - Answers Intermittent explosive disorder (IED)
The essential features of IED - Answers frequent impulsive or angry outbursts that often include
temper tantrums, verbal assaults, or physical assaults towards others, animals, or property,
unplanned, have a rapid onset, are out of proportion to the trigger that elicited the response, and
lasts no longer than 30 minutes