Exam 12: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Peter is 4 years old and has been dismissed from two preschools for disruptive behavior and inability to sit in circle time. His father wants him evaluated for ADHD. Which of the following statements about 4 year-olds and ADHD is most accurate?

Which of the following statements about assessing a child for ADHD is most accurate?

Mara is 8 years old, has many inattentive symptoms in school, problems completing chores and homework, and difficulties with peer interactions. She has been diagnosed with ADHD and her parents would prefer to try behavioral interventions before starting her on medication. Which of the following statements about behavioral interventions is most accurate?

Children with ADHD treated with stimulant medications have lower rates of academic failure than children who were not treated or received only behavioral therapy.

Which of the following medications is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an add-on to stimulants in the treatment of ADHD?

Coexisting mental health conditions are common in 35% of children diagnosed with ADHD and include all of the following except:

For children under 17 years of age, a diagnosis of ADHD using the DSM-V criteria requires recognition of symptoms of inattentive behaviors and hyperactive behaviors. Which of the following behaviors most accurately reflects these symptoms?

Which of the following is an uncommon side effect of stimulants when used at appropriate doses for treating ADHD?

Which of the following statements about stimulant dosage is true?

Children with ADHD seldom present with coexisting conditions such as oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, or anxiety disorders.