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1. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD )has three subtypes including predominantly hyperactive-impulsive , predominantly inattentive, and combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive. Most children fall into the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive category.
A. True
B. False
2. While there is no cure for ADHD, treatments can relieve many of the disorder’s symptoms, and with proper interventions most people with ADHD can be successful in school and lead productive lives.
A. True
B. False
3. All of the following are accurate statements about ADHD symptoms EXCEPT:
A. It is normal for all children to be inattentive or hyperactive at times, but for children with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe and occur more often
B. Parents and teachers can miss the fact that children with symptoms of inattention have ADHD because they are often quiet and may not be acting out
C. To be diagnosed with the disorder, a child must have symptoms for 6 or more months and to a degree that is greater than other children of the same age
D. The principle characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and passivity
4. Children with predominantly inattentive symptoms of ADHD may have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others and struggle to follow instructions.
A. True
B. False
5. Like many other illnesses, ADHD probably results from a combination of factors including genetics and environmental factors. Which of the following is an accurate statement about how these factors may contribute to ADHD?
A. Children who carry an ADHD gene may have thinner brain tissue in the areas of the brainassociated with hyperactivity and impulsivity
B. Studies suggest a potential link between cigarette smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy and ADHD in children
C. The idea that refined sugar causes ADHD or makes symptoms worse is popular, and more research supports this theory than discounts it
D. All of the above
6. Certain situations, events, or health conditions may cause temporary behaviors in a child that seem like ADHD symptoms. Possible causes of ADHD-like behavior that must be ruled out include:
A. A middle ear infection that is causing hearing problems
B. Medical problems that affect thinking and behavior
C. Anxiety or depression, or other psychiatric problems that might cause ADHD-like symptoms
D. All of the above
7. Medications that seem to be the most effective for ADHD are stimulants, and while most medications for ADHD have been approved for children who are at least six years old, ____________ has been approved for children who are at least three years old.
A. Dexedrine
B. Focalin
C. Concerta
D. Ritalin
8. Some children report mild stomachaches or headaches when taking stimulant medication to treat ADHD, but the most commonly reported side effects are decreased appetite, sleep problems, anxiety, and ___________.
A. Dry mouth
B. Facial tics
C. Irritability
D. None of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about behavioral interventions that are used to treat ADHD?
A. Behavioral interventions focus on addressing the underlying causes of ADHD, which helps the client understand the behavior and work toward change
B. Behavioral therapy teaches children how to monitor their own behavior and enables them to praise themselves for controlling anger or thinking before acting
C. theBeBehavior therapists may teach children social skills, such as how to wait their turn, share toys, ask for help, or respond to teasing
D. This type of therapy often involves practical assistance, such as help in organizing tasks or completing schoolwork, or working through emotionally difficult events
10. Techniques shared with parents to help them manage the behavior of their ADHD children include giving immediate and positive feedback for behaviors they want to encourage, and ignoring or redirecting behaviors they want to discourage.
A. True
B. False
11. Some children with ADHD also have other illnesses or conditions that coexist. A child who is stealing, fighting, bullying others, destroying property, or carrying or using weapons may be diagnosed with:
A. Oppositional defiant disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Conduct disorder
D. None of the above
12. It is usually a good idea to inform teachers that a child has ADHD when he or she starts school or moves to a new class so that support can be put in place to help the child deal with the transition.
A. True
B. False
13. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statements about adolescents and ADHD?
A. Teens with hyperactivity may choose tasks or activities that have a quick payoff, rather than those that take more effort, but provide bigger, delayed rewards
B. In order to help them stay healthy and provide needed structure, teens with ADHD should be given rules that are clear and easy to understand
C. Once a child reaches adolescence, parents have less control over health decisions, and those with ADHD may have difficulty sticking with treatment
D. During their first few years of driving,teens with ADHD are involved in nearly twice as many car accidents as those who do not have ADHD, so repeated driving practice under adult supervision is especially important for these adolescents
14. Many adults who did not have any ADHD symptoms as children are now being diagnosed with the condition, and diagnosis has become easier because their symptoms tend to be more clear cut than those seen in children.
A. True
B. False
15. Which of the following correctly describes ADHD treatment in adults?
A. Some antidepressants are FDA-approved specifically for the treatment of ADHD in adults
B. Humanistic or existential approaches are most commonly used to change one’s poor self-image by examining the experiences that produced it
C. Adult prescriptions for stimulants and other medications require specialconsiderations since they may interact with medications that the client may be using for physical problems, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or for anxiety and depression
D. All of the above
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