ADHD Flashcards
What is the definition of ADHA?
disorder that manifest in childhood
Marked by: hyperactivity; impulsivity; inattention
negatively effects functioning
To diagnose a child with ADHA, they must have sx that manifest before age _____; Have been ongoing for _______ or longer; and are present in _______ situations/environments?
- 12 y/o
- 6 months
- at least 2 (home, and school; or camp and school)
What are the three pathophysiological components seen in PT’s with ADHD?
- low prefrontal cortical volumes
- catecholamine metabolism imbalance (dopamine leaves too quickly)
- Cortical thinning
What are 2 risk factors for ADHD develpoment?
possibly smoking; premature birth;
genetics;
trauma in childhood
What are the two categories of sx in ADHD?
Hyperactivity & inattentiveness
Patients who are older than 17 must have this many sx from both the hyperactive and inattentive categories of sx?
5
Patients <17 must have this many sx from both the hyperactive and inattentive categories of sx?
6
What are 3 sx in the hyperactive category of ADHD?
- fidgets or squirms
- interrupts
- talks excessively
- always on the go
- runs/climbs where not appropriate
- can’t stay in seat
- cant play quietly
- blurts out answer
trouble waiting their turn
What are 3 sx in the inattentive category of ADHD?
- poor attention to detail
- cant hold attn on tasks
- appears not to listen when addressed
- trouble organizing tasks
- easily distracted
- forgetful in daily activities
- loses necessary items
- fails to follow through
- avoids/dislikes HW
This type of SX in ADHD begins age 4 and peaks at age 8; can last lifetime and relate to risky behaviors later in life?
Hyperactive
This ADHD sx begins at about age 8-9 and is more obvious when reading begins in school
Inattentive
This is the best screening tool for ADHD?
Vanderbilt ADHD parent diagnostic scale
Presentation of children in this age group with ADHD include insatiable curiosity; vigorous and destructive play (all their toys are broken) low level of compliance; kicked out of daycare; in ER for risky accidents?
Preschool aged (3-5)
Presentation of children in this age group with ADHD include a shift where inattention is more prominent and can replace hyperactivity; appear distracted; make careless errors; interrupt a lot; can be more aggressive; appear immature?
School aged children
Presentation of children in this age group with ADHD include a sense of inner restlessness; impacts self-esteem a lot in this level; risky behavior increases (substance use, issue with authority)
adolescence
