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What ADHD symptoms are Selective attention
lack of attention to detail,
careless mistakes, not
listening, losing things
diverting attention,
forgetfulness
What ADHD symptoms Lack of sustained attention
are poor problem
solving, trouble
completing a task,
disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental
effort
What ADHD symptoms are Impulsivity
,excessive talking, blurting
things out, not waiting
ones turn, interrupting
What ADHD symptoms are Hyperactivity
fidgeting, leaving ones seat,
running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly
What ADHD symptom is hyperactivity
common in childhood
Effects of maturation ADHD- DD, bx less mature than peers
young kids may experience
Effects of maturation ADHD- poor academic performance, trouble
teens driving, trouble in social situations, risky
sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Issues with EF, attention, working
Adult memory, that cause issues with day to
day fnx and performance at work and
in relationships
, Dx criteria Pattern of 6 s/s that
for ADHD interfere with
How many fnx/development, 6
s/s months or longer
How long Present in 2 or more settings
How many settings
How to combat anorexia with Take medication with breakfast to
stimulant use decrease anorexia or associated weight
loss
When patients with ADHD ADHD (stimulants first line)
have co morbid MH issues, Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer
what do you tx first picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting ECG- if personal/first
stimulant relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the BPD, CNS stimulant can cause psychotic
PMHNP assess for before or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or
starting a stimulant may exacerbate bx disturbances and