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NR 606 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL ADHD QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED VERSION
1.What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening,
losing things diverting attention, forgetfulness: Ans- Selective attention
2.What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort: Ans- Lack of sustained attention
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3.What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones
turn, interrupting: Ans- Impulsivity
4.What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly: Ans- Hyperactivity
5.What ADHD symptom is common in childhood: Ans- hyperactivity 6.Effects of
maturation ADHD- young kids may experience: Ans- DD, bx less mature than peers
7.Effects of maturation ADHD- teens: Ans- poor academic performance, trouble dri-
ving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD 8.Effects of maturation ADHD-
Adult: Ans- Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to
day fnx and performance at work and in relationships
9. 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
10.How to combat anorexia with stimulant use: Take medication with breakfast to
decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
11.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 12.Work up for
starting stimulant: ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx Check bp/wgt/hgt
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NR 606 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL ADHD QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED VERSION
1.What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening,
losing things diverting attention, forgetfulness: Ans- Selective attention
2.What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort: Ans- Lack of sustained attention
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3.What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones
turn, interrupting: Ans- Impulsivity
4.What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly: Ans- Hyperactivity
5.What ADHD symptom is common in childhood: Ans- hyperactivity 6.Effects of
maturation ADHD- young kids may experience: Ans- DD, bx less mature than peers
7.Effects of maturation ADHD- teens: Ans- poor academic performance, trouble dri-
ving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD 8.Effects of maturation ADHD-
Adult: Ans- Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to
day fnx and performance at work and in relationships
9. 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
10.How to combat anorexia with stimulant use: Take medication with breakfast to
decrease anorexia or associated weight loss
11.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 12.Work up for
starting stimulant: ECG- if personal/first relative fmly hx Check bp/wgt/hgt
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