ADHD Interventions

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What is one of the most common interventions for children with ADHD?

  • Behavioral therapy
  • Use of psychostimulants (correct)
  • Dietary changes
  • Physical exercise programs

What are some limitations of using psychostimulants for children with ADHD?

  • They have long-term benefits for school performance
  • All children respond positively to them
  • There is a group of non-responders and low compliance (correct)
  • They have no side effects

What is the impact of medication on the core symptoms of ADHD?

  • There are clear individual differences in its impact (correct)
  • It significantly reduces the core symptoms for all individuals
  • It has no impact on the core symptoms
  • It completely eliminates the core symptoms

What is the conclusion of several meta-analyses regarding school performance improvements with medication?

<p>There are short-term improvements, if any, and no uniform picture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some adverse side effects associated with the use of psychostimulants for ADHD?

<p>Decreased appetite and height growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of child and adolescent mental health?

<p>Behavioral and emotional disorders of childhood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the practice of child psychiatry?

<p>Delays and deviations in development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the childhood period typically extend up to?

<p>18 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When interviewing a child, what are the primary objectives similar to those with adults?

<p>Establish rapport, make a diagnosis, understand its context and plan treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference in interviewing young children compared to adults?

<p>The child may not understand the questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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