Paediatric Conditions – NOTCE questions with correct answers

What are the three subsystems of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? CORRECT ANSWER 1) Attention deficit only 2) Hyperactive only 3) Combined How is ADHD diagnosed? CORRECT ANSWER Onset prior to 7 years, duration of at least 6 months, pattern of behaviour excessive for age and intelligence Epidemiology of ADHD CORRECT ANSWER - up to 10% of greater population - more boys than girls - associated with other psychiatric disorders and learning difficulties - continued symptoms into adolescence and adulthood Possible etiologies of ADHD CORRECT ANSWER 1) Neuortransmitter abnormalities decreasing the activation/stimulation in upper brainstem and frontal lobes 2) delayed/abnormal maturation of frontal lobes 3) complications during pregnancy - toxins, post maturity, long labour, lead poisoning Theories regarding areas of deficit leading to behavioural patterns in ADHD CORRECT ANSWER 1) A lack of investment, organizaiton, maintenance of attention/effort in completing tasks 2) an inability to inhibit impulsive action, linked with working memory, self-regulation, internalization of speech, reconstitution of verbal/non-verbal behaviours