Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults Advances in Psychotherapy

Questions from chapter 1

1) For a diagnosis of ADHD, some symptoms that cause impairment must be present before age a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7

2) According to the American Psychiatric Association (2000), approximately _____ of the school-aged population in the United States meets the criteria for ADHD. a) 5% b) 8% c) 12% d) 17%

3) Weiss et al. (1999) identify _____ and _____ as ADHD patients’ greatest obstacles. a) time management, procrastination b) procrastination, impulsivity c) impulsivity, organization d) organization, time management

4) According to Tannock & Brown (2000), most children ____ with ADHD still continue to evidence symptoms of the disorder in adolescence. a) 60% b) 70% c) 80% d) 90%

5) The ADHD symptom “easily distracted” is shared with which other psychiatric disorder? a) Mania b) Depression c) PTSD d) GAD

6) Approximately _____ of children who present with ADHD have specific learning disorders. a) 20 to 25% b) 30 to 35% c) 40 to 45% d) 50 to 55%

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8) A preponderance of research suggests that neuropsychological tests frequently do not identify ADHD. a) True b) False

9) Achenbach et al. (1995) have determined that which type of problems are more likely to remain present into adulthood. a) hyperactivity b) impulsivity c) attention d) all continue into adulthood

10) The most compelling support for a neurological basis for ADHD comes from a) DNA sequencing b) CAT scans c) PET scans d) MRI studies

11) Central in Barkley’s (2006) model is the notion of a) plasticity b) behavioral inhibition c) fringe events d) hyperfocus

12) Thapar et al. (2003) found what was a predictor of having a child with ADHD? a) maternal alcohol use during pregnancy b) maternal tobacco use during pregnancy c) low birth weight d) cranial ultrasound abnormalities

13) Wilens et al. (2000b) suggest that for patient who may be using illegal substances, a period of _____ of abstinence is helpful to diagnose ADHD with accuracy. a) 1 week b) 2 weeks c) 1 month d) 2 months

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15) The assessment setting results in many _____ in identifying attentional problems. a) false positives b) true positives c) false negatives d) true negatives

16) With some of the newer stimulants, research has generally suggested that approximately _____ of children and adolescents respond to the stimulants. a) 30% b) 50% c) 70% d) 90%

17) According to Barkley et al. (2005) the use of stimulant medication during childhood has been shown to reduce the risk for substance abuse in adulthood. a) True b) False

18) Ritalin lasts between _____ hours. a) 3 and 4 b) 5 and 6 c) 7 and 8 d) 9 and 10

19) Which is NOT classified as a stimulant? a) Dexedrine b) Adderall c) Strattera d) Cylert

20) Because adolescents may find it stigmatizing to take medications throughout the school day, it is recommended that they a) be home schooled b) take stimulants that are made for longer duration of action c) only take stimulant medication of the weekends d) be able to self-administer stimulant medications at school

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22) Behavioral therapies have had little impact on academic achievement in the long- term. a) True b) False

23) Pelham et al. (2005) found that _____ doses of stimulant medication in combination with _____ maximized efficacy in a combined treatment program. a) very low, behavior therapy b) moderate, parent training c) high, group therapy d) very high, play therapy

24) When treating patients with ADHD it is important to avoid the error of _____, as these individuals may have issues that are unrelated to the disorder. a) omission b) commission c) tunnel vision d) parsimony

25) Murphy (2005) highlights the importance of _____ in adults with ADHD. a) cultivating hope b) marriage therapy c) time management d) getting the copay

26) The Americans with Disabilities Act states that individuals with ADHD have a legal right to obtain accommodations suitable to their specific needs. a) True b) False

27) Under IDEA, ADHD may be viewed as pertaining to the category of a) Other Health Impairment b) Disability of Youth or Adolescence c) Disability NOS d) School Related Disability

28) It is hypothesized that stimulants increase _____ and _____ activity at the synaptic level of the central nervous system. a) serotonin, dopamine b) dopamine, norepinephrine c) norepinephrine, melatonin d) melatonin, serotonin

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30) What did Klingberg et al. (2005) find significantly improved ADHD symptoms in children? a) a computer program b) family therapy c) a peer support group d) social skills training

31) According to DuPaul et al. (1994), children with comorbid _____ disorders may be less likely to respond to stimulant treatment for ADHD. a) mood b) behavioral c) personality d) substance abuse

32) Tannock & Brown (2000) state that stimulant medication may not be beneficial for children with ADHD and comorbid anxiety disorders. a) True b) False

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