ADHD in Children and Adults
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) infancy b) toddlerhood c) childhood d) adolescence
a) 6 b) 8 c) 10 d) 12
a) true b) false
a) females, males b) males, females
a) paying attention to details b) being a good listener c) following instructions d) working on several projects simultaneously
a) 1 and 2 b) all but 4 c) 1 and 4 d) 3 and 4
a) so symptoms can be controlled b) that will assist in developing a treatment plan c) to assist in setting goals d) that would rule out other causes of ADHD symptoms
a) is outgrown in children b) occurs in families c) has specific diagnostic symptoms at all ages d) has symptoms that lessen by adulthood
a) CT scans b) MRI studies c) EEG’s d) specific blood tests
a) is delayed b) is absent c) functions normally d) affects motor and physical skill
a) St. Sauver b) Erdman c) Knopik et al. d) Ford et al.
a) 2, 3, and 4 b) 2 and 3 c) 1, 2, and 4 d) 3 only
a) 3-4 years b) 4-5 years c) 5-6 years d) 6-7 years
a) an interview b) a checklist c) doing seat work d) neuropsychological testing
a) psychological testing must be completed for depression and anxiety b) the disorder must be present from childhood c) a mock job interview is conducted d) a medical history including laboratory tests are done
a) complete the assessment questionnaire b) get adequate sleep the night before testing c) avoid excessive amounts of caffeine d) sign a “Consent for Testing” form after procedures are explained
a) 2 and 3 b) 1 and 3 c) 1 and 4 d) 2 and 4
a) TOVA b) MMPI c) Conners CPT d) CPTs
a) TOVA b) CPTs c) rating scales d) psychological evaluation
a) alternative classrooms for children with ADHD b) to meet stated goals established at the first session c) coordination of resources across settings to establish a continuum of care d) referral for further evaluation of life skills, learning problems, depression and substance abuse
a) decreasing symptoms of hyperactivity b) enhancing attention and concentration c) improving academic performance d) lessening anxiety, especially in children over five years of age
a) increase b) reduce
a) Strattera b) Provigil c) Adderall d) Cylert
a) when symptoms have subsided b) so the dosage can be titrated c) during the summer months d) to evaluate the child for mood, anxiety, and depression
a) positive reinforcement b) time out c) token economy d) response cost
a) DuPaul and Eckert b) Brown et al. c) Pfiffner and McBurnett d) Brestan and Eyberg
a) inferior when compared to medication alone b) variable depending on the child c) especially superior d) labor intensive
a) more b) less
a) meeting deadlines b) developing a career history stressing strengths c) having accommodations for specific needs d) turning goals into strategies and actions
a) IDEA b) Section 504
a) significant improvement in working memory b) no long term changes c) an increase in attentiveness d) variable results requiring further study
a) 2 only b) 3 and 4 c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2
a) symptoms of ADHD increase with additives b) the amount of additive was not studied c) no significant differences in ADHD symptoms d) symptoms varied with age
a) the substance abuse disorder b) ADHD
a) anxiety b) learning disorders c) oppositional defiant disorder d) tics
a) a non-supportive family b) lack of adherence on the part of the patient c) inability to pay for services d) an abusive environment