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1. Development of specific deficits following a period of normal functioning
after birth occurs in what disorder?: Rhett
2. Rhett
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Domain III - Georgette's (Diagnosis & Treatment) Review with complete solution
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1. Development of specific deficits following a period of normal functioning
after birth occurs in what disorder?: Rhett
2. Rhett disorder occurs primarily in what gender?: Females
3. Loss of purposeful hand skills, stereotypic hand movements, loss of
language skills, and deceleration of head growth is found in what disorder?-
: Rhett
4. What is the process of becoming less responsive to a particular drug over
time called?: Tolerance
5. What is the relative dose required to achieve certain effects?: Potency
6. How many settings are required for symptoms for a DSM-5 diagnosis of
ADHD?: 2
7. Why is important to get both teacher and parent ratings on theVanderbilt?-
: DSM-5 diagnosis for ADHD requires 2 settings
8. Which screening instrument is most commonly used for ADHD?: Vanderbilt
(public domain)
9. How many symptoms are necessary per category to be diagnoses with
ADHD?: 6 children (5 adults)
10. What is the required direction for DSM-5 diagnosis of ADHD?: 6 months
11. What is the required onset for DSM-5 diagnosis of ADHD?: <12
12. What 3 brain structures are affected in ADHD?: Frontal cortex (impulse
control)
Basal ganglia
RAS
13. What 3 neurotransmitters are involved in ADHD?: DNS
14. GI upset/cramps/anorexia,Weight loss, VS (Increased BP, Increased HR),
Growth suppression (rare), Headache, Dizziness, Irritability
and Psychosis (rare) should be monitored with what medication?: Stimulants
15. At what age are amphetamines FDA-approved for use in ADHD?: 3
16. At what age is methylphenidate (Ritalin) FDA-approved for use in ADHD?-
: 6
17. At what age are alpha agonists (clonidine, guanfacine) FDA-approved for
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18. What 2 amphetamine-type stimulants are used in ADHD?: Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)
19. What 3 methylphenidate-type stimulants are used in ADHD?: Ritalin
(methylphenidate)
Concerta (methylphenidate)
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
20. What are typical stimulant doses?: 10-60
(amphetamines usually 1/2 dose)
21. What are typical doses of guanfacine (Intuniv)?: 1-4
22. What are typical doses of clonidine (Catapres)?: .1-.4
23. What is the typical dose of atomoxetine (Strattera): 10-100
24. Abdominal pain and tenderness, Nausea, Weight loss, GI bleeding
Hypertension, Anxiety, Insomnia,Tremors, and First-episode seizure in adult
are symptoms of what type of substance abuse?: stimulant
25. Which 3 classes o drugs are FDA-approved for ADHD?: stimulants
atomoxetine (Strattera)
alpha agonists
26. What are 4 symptoms of stimulant abuse?: insomnia
tremors
increased BP & HR
heart palpitations
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