A+ NR546 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
which NT play a role in the symptoms & treatment of ADHD?
norepinephrine & dopamine
ADHD symptoms 4 categories
selective attention, hyperactivity, lack of zsustained attention, impulsivity
what is the youngest age ADHD can appear at?
3 y/o
what plays an important role in the development of ADHD?
genetics
Describe selective attention?
lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things, diverting
attention, forgetful
Describe lack of sustained attention?
poor problem solving, difficulty completing tasks, disorganization, difficulty sustaining
mental effort
what is impulsivity ?
excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting one's turn, interrupting
what is hyperactivity?
fidgeting, leaving one's seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly
•George talks excessively, blurts out answers in class, and has hurt a friend's
feelings when he wouldn't wait his turn at recess. this is an example of which
ADHD symptoms?
impulsivity
•Mary was reprimanded by her boss for not listening during their last meeting and
making careless mistakes on their current project. Mary apologizes and says
she's been feeling very forgetful lately. this is an example of which ADHD
symptoms?
selective attetion
, Jim is a college student who can't find the motivation to complete his homework
or pay attention in class. this is an example of which ADHD symptoms?
lack of sustained attention
Layla just started school and her parent's received a call from her teacher about
her behavior. The teacher states Layla runs and climbs on the chairs and desks,
has trouble playing quietly, and refuses to stay in her seat. this is an example of
which ADHD symptoms?
hyperactivity
(ADHD: Lifespan Considerations) •Which symptom decreases markedly with age?
hyperactivity
(ADHD lifespan consideration) primary symptoms are?
inattention, restlessness, cognitive & emotional impulsivity, executive functioning
deficits, and self-regulation
(ADHD Lifespan) What might adults who struggle with executive functioning
difficulties and disorganization also experience?
occupational stress and anxiety
ADHD symptoms may arise from abnormalities within circuits in the_________,
which affect ________
prefrontal cortex (PFC) , executive function.
ADHD symptoms become noticeable around what age and why?
6-7 y/o, possibly due to abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex circuits or errors in the
synaptic pruning process.
Anxiety and ADHD are regulated by which loop?
corticostriatal-thalamocortical (CSTC) loop
what NT are associated with inefficient information processing in the prefrontal
circuits?
Norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA)
•What scheduled drug level are stimulant medications?
•Are refills permitted?
•Stimulants are schedule II-controlled substances
•Refills are NOT permitted
UPDATE
which NT play a role in the symptoms & treatment of ADHD?
norepinephrine & dopamine
ADHD symptoms 4 categories
selective attention, hyperactivity, lack of zsustained attention, impulsivity
what is the youngest age ADHD can appear at?
3 y/o
what plays an important role in the development of ADHD?
genetics
Describe selective attention?
lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things, diverting
attention, forgetful
Describe lack of sustained attention?
poor problem solving, difficulty completing tasks, disorganization, difficulty sustaining
mental effort
what is impulsivity ?
excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting one's turn, interrupting
what is hyperactivity?
fidgeting, leaving one's seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly
•George talks excessively, blurts out answers in class, and has hurt a friend's
feelings when he wouldn't wait his turn at recess. this is an example of which
ADHD symptoms?
impulsivity
•Mary was reprimanded by her boss for not listening during their last meeting and
making careless mistakes on their current project. Mary apologizes and says
she's been feeling very forgetful lately. this is an example of which ADHD
symptoms?
selective attetion
, Jim is a college student who can't find the motivation to complete his homework
or pay attention in class. this is an example of which ADHD symptoms?
lack of sustained attention
Layla just started school and her parent's received a call from her teacher about
her behavior. The teacher states Layla runs and climbs on the chairs and desks,
has trouble playing quietly, and refuses to stay in her seat. this is an example of
which ADHD symptoms?
hyperactivity
(ADHD: Lifespan Considerations) •Which symptom decreases markedly with age?
hyperactivity
(ADHD lifespan consideration) primary symptoms are?
inattention, restlessness, cognitive & emotional impulsivity, executive functioning
deficits, and self-regulation
(ADHD Lifespan) What might adults who struggle with executive functioning
difficulties and disorganization also experience?
occupational stress and anxiety
ADHD symptoms may arise from abnormalities within circuits in the_________,
which affect ________
prefrontal cortex (PFC) , executive function.
ADHD symptoms become noticeable around what age and why?
6-7 y/o, possibly due to abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex circuits or errors in the
synaptic pruning process.
Anxiety and ADHD are regulated by which loop?
corticostriatal-thalamocortical (CSTC) loop
what NT are associated with inefficient information processing in the prefrontal
circuits?
Norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA)
•What scheduled drug level are stimulant medications?
•Are refills permitted?
•Stimulants are schedule II-controlled substances
•Refills are NOT permitted
