Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) __________. quizlet
Lainey Fuller, a 10-year-old girl with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has been taking atomoxetine (Strattera) for the past 4 months. It has not improved her symptoms, so her healthcare provider is changing her prescription to methylphenidate (Ritalin). Lainey's mother asks, "Isn't Ritalin a stimulant? That doesn't make any sense. How is a stimulant going to help Lainey get better?" What is the nurse's best response? Show a "We will have to watch Lainey's growth carefully when she is taking Ritalin because stimulants can decrease the amount of height and weight she gains." b "Side effects with Strattera are less serious than with stimulants, but there is an increased risk of suicide in children taking Strattera, which is why we are making the switch." c "Stimulants like Ritalin will cause side effects like headache, increased heart rate, loss of appetite, and insomnia even when they are successful in treating ADHD." d "It does seem like the opposite of what should happen, but stimulants help improve focus and attention in children with ADHD and do not increase hyperactivity."
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Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Terms in this set (18)Diagnostic criteria Essential feature of ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. Three subtypes of ADHD ADHD, combined type; ADHD, predominantly inattentive type; ADHD, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type ADHD, combined type you meet 6 symptoms of both sections (inattentive and hyperactivity- impulsivity) ADHD, predominantly inattentive type you meet the 6 symptoms of inattentiveness but not the 6 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity ADHD, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type you meet the 6 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity but not the 6 symptoms of inattentiveness DSM does not contain the term ADD anymore would be classified as ADHD predominantly inattentive type DSM does not contain the term hyperactive anymore would be classified as ADHD predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type Age Of Onset some of the hyperactive-impulsive or inattention symptoms that cause impairment must be present before age 7 years Prevalence some impairment from the symptoms must be present in two or more settings; 3%-5% of children have ADHD Sex Ratio 4 to 9 times more common in boys than girls (4:1 to 9:1) Relationship to Learning Disorders Of all children who have learning disorders, about 25% also have ADHD; these disorders are comorbid Associated Features Children with ADHD have trouble forming relationships or friendships with other children; having symptoms of ADHD is the most common reason children are referred to psychiatric services or some kind of pediatric facility Course/ Prognosis remain stable in early adolescence; decreases in late adolescence; decreases/ remits even more in adulthood (however some adults do have ADHD) Etiology Very strong genetic component of ADHD; Evidence of some structural abnormality in their brain; Maternal smoking and drinking; If during delivery, child does not receive oxygen NO empirical evidence that foods or sugars cause ADHD however if a child does eat a lot of sugar and is then hyper; that is something to take into consideration Treatment Medication and Behavior Modification Programs Medication Stimulants (still unknown as to why this paradox occurs); Ritalin and Adderall; Behavior Modification Programs Behavior Therapy; Behavior Modification; Reward System that focuses on behavior Sets with similar termsChapter 858 terms m16btKg18PLUS Exceptional Child ADHD Book79 terms superjess1623 Abnormal Psych Test 439 terms mbkc4 Exam 2 ADHD52 terms jingyue_du Sets found in the same folderBulimia Nervosa34 terms leahwilliams80 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence: Overview3 terms leahwilliams80 Mental Retardation25 terms leahwilliams80 Learning Disorders15 terms leahwilliams80 Other sets by this creatorPhysical Development in Young Adulthood97 terms leahwilliams80 Reproductive Behavior88 terms leahwilliams80 Hunger43 terms leahwilliams80 Sleep and Circadian Rhythms66 terms leahwilliams80 Verified questionsQUESTION How can context effects, emotions, and motivation trigger different perceptions of a single stimulus? Verified answer
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