Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults and ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults and Children
Questions from chapter 1
1) ADHD accounts for what percent of referrals made to child guidance clinics?
a) 0-10%
b) 10-20%
c) 20-30%
d) 30-40%
2) In the past, ADHD has been labeled all of the following EXCEPT
a) pre-frontal central
b) organic drivenness
c) minimal brain dysfunction
d) hyperkinetic syndrome
3) Most children outgrow ADHD by adolescence.
a) True
b) False
Questions from chapter 2
4) One study found that children with ADHD had a much higher incidence of all EXCEPT
a) Visio spatial problems
b) gastrointestinal problems
c) respiratory problems
d) skin problems
5) The most common time for individuals to exhibit strong signs of ADHD is
a) infancy
b) preschool age
c) middle childhood
d) adolescence
6) Poorly developed skills in areas such as organization, future planning, and project completion describes
a) learning disabilities
b) deficits in executive function
c) the preoperational stage
d) adolescence
7) Which is NOT mentioned as a technique for assessing school-related aspects of ADHD?
a) lunch room eating behavior
b) teacher rating scales
c) homework assignments
d) messiness of the child's desk
8) First degree relatives of children with ADHD show a significant likelihood of psychiatric conditions which include all EXCEPT
a) learning disorders
b) borderline personality disorder
c) conduct disorders
d) alcohol abuse
9) All of the following are used to document ADHD and rule out alternatives EXCEPT
a) DISC
b) DICA
c) WMJC
d) Kiddie-SADS
10) Different behaviors than usual, caused by being watched are
a) self-esteem artifacts
b) fear of negative evaluation
c) an indication of introversion
d) reactivity effects
11) Neuropsychological testing for diagnosis has become more popular due to the theory that ADHD involves impairment of the
a) hippocampus
b) frontal lobe
c) temporal lobe
d) occipital region
12) Which is NOT a test to measure family functioning?
a) The Family Environment Scale
b) The Family Assessment Device
c) The Family Interaction Index
d) The Parenting Stress Index
Questions from chapter 3
13) Which two neurotransmitters are targeted by stimulant medications?
a) dopamine and serotonin
b) norepinephrine and acetylcholine
c) acetylcholine and serotonin
d) dopamine and norepinephrine
14) In which dose response does behavior first improve with increasing doses, then worsens as doses are raised further?
a) quadratic response
b) threshold response
c) linear response
d) diminishing response
15) The adjustment of dosages of medications is
a) habituation
b) equilibration
c) titration
d) accommodation
16) Symptoms which return to a greater level than usual when the stimulant wears off indicates
a) a rebound effect
b) overdosing
c) underdosing
d) a toxicity effect
17) Monitoring blood pressure and pulse, and encouraging adequate hydration are recommended clinical management for which stimulant side effect?
a) anorexia
b) insomnia
c) tics
d) dizziness
18) Which of the following conditions does NOT contraindicate the use of stimulants?
a) Tourette's syndrome
b) Asperger's syndrome
c) substance abuse
d) liver dysfunction
19) All of the following non-stimulant drugs are used in the treatment of ADHD EXCEPT
a) imipramine
b) haloperidol
c) Prozac
d) clonidine
20) In the National Institute of Mental Health study, why did patients in the medication treated group do better than patients in the community treatment program?
a) the presence of an intact family
b) parental involvement
c) the carefully titrated procedure used
d) the higher socio-economic level
Questions from chapter 4
21) What is one of the most important areas of function in determining successful, long-term outcomes for ADHD children?
a) medication compliance
b) social adjustment
c) reading comprehension
d) organizational skills
22) In the A-B-C sequence, "C" stands for
a) chores
b) chart
c) consequences
d) choices
23) Positive reinforcement should act to decrease undesirable behaviors.
a) True
b) False
24) A form of punishment in which something important is taken away after an undesired behavior takes place is
a) response cost
b) timeout
c) negative reinforcement
d) positive punishment
25) All of the following are components of implementing a contingency management system EXCEPT
a) identifying targets behaviors
b) coordinating with caretakers
c) pinpointing appropriate reinforcers
d) being consistent
26) Parent training includes all EXCEPT
a) learning about medications
b) learning about ADHD
c) focusing on parent/child relations
d) improving communication skills
27) Changing the setting that precedes disruptive behavior is known as
a) contingency management
b) timeout from reinforcement
c) modifying antecedent conditions
d) pro-active punishment
28) Self-talk is an example of
a) contingency management
b) modifying antecedent conditions
c) psychotic behavior
d) cognitive behavioral strategies
29) General academic skills training should include all EXCEPT
a) organization skills
b) note taking
c) self monitoring of behavior and errors
d) problem solving
30) Social skills therapy includes all EXCEPT
a) interaction skills
b) problem solving
c) behavior management principles
d) conflict resolution
Questions from appendix A
31) Which is a parent rating scale?
a) DICA
b) WURS
c) CBCL
d) CASS
32) Which measure of attention is derived from the WISC-III?
a) FD
b) CPT
c) MFFT
d) DISC
33) Which of the following is a device worn on the wrist or body that measures movements?
a) actigraph
b) seismograph
c) tricorder
d) pedometer
Questions from chapter appendix B
34) Which symptoms are more common with Borderline Personality Disorder than with ADHD?
a) hyperactivity and inattention
b) suicide and self-mutilation
c) anxiety and depression
d) anger and oppositionality
35) Adults with ADHD are how much more likely to have Antisocial Personality Disorder?
a) 5 times
b) 10 times
c) 15 times
d) 20 times
36) A familial condition afflicting children, characterized by developmental changes in the nervous system, muscles, bones, and skin is
a) neurofibromatosis
b) Turner syndrome
c) fragile X syndrome
d) phenylketonuria
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