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NR606/ NR 606 Week 5 Exam Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric Mental Health II Practicum Expected Questions and Verified Answers

• What are the two possible states of neuronal networks in ADHD?

Ans>> Hyperac- tive or underactive.

• Is there a cure for ADHD?

Ans>> No, but medications can help improve focus.

• What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD?

Ans>> Inattention, disorganization, hyperactivity, impulsivity.

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• What can untreated ADHD lead to?

Ans>> Academic disruptions, family stress, social difficulties, accidents.

• What are some associated conditions with ADHD?

Ans>> Depression and sub- stance use disorder.

• What is selective attention?

Ans>> Ability to focus on specific details or tasks.

• What are some symptoms of lack of sustained attention?

Ans>> Poor problem solving, difficulty completing tasks, disorganization.

• What are some symptoms of impulsivity?

Ans>> Excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting for turn, interrupting.

• What are some symptoms of hyperactivity?

Ans>> Fidgeting, leaving seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly.

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• What are some delays in development that children with ADHD may expe-

rience?Ans>> Speech, motor, and social development delays.

• What are some common characteristics of children with ADHD?

Ans>> Reduced behavioral inhibition, emotional dysregulation or impulsivity, and negative emotion- ality.

• What is a challenge that some children with ADHD face?

Ans>> Challenges with working memory.

• When does hyperactivity typically present in children with ADHD?

Ans>> Early childhood.

• When do inattentive features become more prominent in children with

ADHD?Ans>> Preschool and elementary school.

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• When is ADHD most often diagnosed in children?

Ans>> Preschool and elemen- tary school.

• What can happen to signs of hyperactivity in adolescence for individuals with

ADHD?Ans>> They become less common.

• What can some adolescents with ADHD experience as they develop?

Ans>> - Worsening of the condition with development of antisocial behaviors.

• What are some challenges that teens with ADHD may face?

Ans>> Poor academic performance, problems with driving, difficulties with social situations, risky sexual behavior, and substance abuse.

• What percentage of children with ADHD experience symptoms in adult- hood?

Ans>> More than 75%.

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