2026/2027 Edition | Diagnosis &
Management in PMH II Practicum |
Chamberlain | Practice Questions & Accurate
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What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening,
losing things diverting attention, forgetfulness
Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort
Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn,
interrupting
Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly
Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood
hyperactivity
,Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience
DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens
poor academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx,
SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult
Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to day fnx and
performance at work and in relationships
Dx criteria for ADHD
How many s/s
How long
How many settings
Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development,
6 months or longer
Present in 2 or more settings
How to combat anorexia with stimulant use
Take medication with breakfast to decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
,When patients with ADHD have co morbid MH issues, what do you tx first
ADHD (stimulants first line)
Treating ADHD s/s first will give a clearer picture of the comorbidities
Work up for starting stimulant
ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx
Check bp/wgt/hgt
What co morbidity should the PMHNP assess for before starting a stimulant
BPD, CNS stimulant can cause psychotic or manic s/s in pt's with no prior hx or may
exacerbate bx disturbances and thought d/o in pt's with pre-exisiting psychosis
Stimulants can exacerbate what comorbid dx
anxiety and SUD
Increased irritability or insomnia can be tx with what
low dose non stim
Abrupt withdrawal from stimulants can cause what
irritability and rebound s/s
, What to do with tx for ADHD if the pt is argumentative or oppositional
Combo therapy with stim and non stim
Recommendations for parent training in behavior management for ADHD as a first-line
Intervention
- What do the parents learn
Recommended for child under 6
- Parents learn positive communication and reinforcement, structure, and discipline
- Teaches kids to better control their own bx = improved fnx at school, home, and
relationships
What setting is ODD most common
Home setting with peers or adults that the pt knows
What is ODD proceeds
Conduct disorder and ADHD, more common in boys anxiety and depression. Increased
risk of SI
Dx criteria for ODD
-4 or more symptoms have occurred during an interaction with one or more individuals
not including siblings within the last 6 months
-Kids under 5 bx occur on most days for at least 6 months