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Counseling PointsTM Continuing Medical Education Posttest Caring for Individuals with ADHD Throughout the Lifespan: An Introduction to ADHD There are two ways to earn National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) contact hours: Via Mail/Fax 1. Please read the newsletter in its entirety. 2. Complete the post-test questions and program evaluation on page 15. 3. Mail or fax the Program Evaluation Form to NAPNAP, 20 Brace Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, NJ 080342634, Fax 856-857-1600. There is no charge for CE credit. 4. A certificate will be mailed within 4-6 weeks. Online 1. Read the Counseling PointsTM issue,“An Introduction to ADHD.” 2. Go to http://www.napnapce.org and click on “APNA Posttest” under Course Categories – Counseling PointsTM (direct course link http://www.napnapce.org/course/view.php?id=38). 3. If you already have an account with PNPSourCESM, log in using your username and password. If you are a NAPNAP member, log in with your member ID number and password. (If you do not know your member ID and Password, please contact NAPNAP at 877-662-7627.) If you are not a member of NAPNAP and this is your first time visiting PNPSourCESM, click on “Create New Account.” 4. From the Course Outline screen, click on the “Take Test” button. 5. After receiving a passing grade on the posttest, complete the evaluation survey and print your CE certificate. A certificate from NAPNAP will be awarded for a score of 70% (7 correct) or better. To contact a NAPNAP Customer Service representative, please e-mail cesec@napnap.org or call (877) 662-7627 (M-F, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM, Eastern Time). 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-TR, in order to make a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a patient must exhibit: A. three or more symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity/ impulsivity for at least 3 months B. four or more symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity/ impulsivity for at least 4 months C. five or more symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity/ impulsivity for at least 5 months D. six or more symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity/ impulsivity for at least 6 months 2. Which of the following is a subtype of ADHD? A. Predominantly inattentive B. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive C. Predominantly disorganized D. Both A and B 3. Boys are diagnosed with ADHD at a ratio of compared with girls: A. 1: 1 B. 2-4:1 C. 5-6:1 D 7-9:1 4. ADHD is considered to be a highly inheritable disorder. A. True B. False 5. Current evidence suggests that risk factors for ADHD include all BUT which of the following? A. Meningitis B. Lead intoxication C. Very low birth weight D. Nutritional intake of free sugars or artificial additives 6. The differential diagnosis of ADHD includes ruling out: A. a thyroid abnormality B. a seizure disorder C. medication side effects D. all of the above 7. The lifetime prevalence of co-morbid psychiatric and/or learning disorders with ADHD may be as high as: A. the lifetime prevalence has not been studied B. 26% C. 66% D. 84% 8. Recent studies support the early identification and treatment of ADHD to prevent the subsequent development of co-morbid disorders. A. True B. False 9. ADHD and which of the following disorders share overlapping symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity? A. Asperger’s syndrome B. Bipolar disorder C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above 10. When a co-morbid psychiatric disorder accompanies ADHD in adults, it is critical to treat: A. the more severe disorder first B. both disorders together C. the less severe disorder first D. the disorders in the order in which they first manifested symptoms COUNSELING POINTS™ 14 http://www.napnapce.org http://www.napnapce.org/course/view.php?id=38 http://www.better.To

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