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What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in school-age children?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in school-age children?
- 11 percent
- 8 to 11 percent (correct)
- 2 to 18 percent
- 42 percent
What was the prevalence of parent-reported diagnosis of ADHD in children aged 4 to 17 years in the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health?
What was the prevalence of parent-reported diagnosis of ADHD in children aged 4 to 17 years in the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health?
- 11 percent (correct)
- 7.8 percent
- 42 percent
- 15.1 percent
What is the male to female ratio for the predominantly hyperactive type of ADHD?
What is the male to female ratio for the predominantly hyperactive type of ADHD?
- 4:1 (correct)
- 2:1
- 3:1
- 5:1
What is the prevalence of ADHD among 11 to 14-year-olds?
What is the prevalence of ADHD among 11 to 14-year-olds?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in adults aged 18 to 44 years in the US?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in adults aged 18 to 44 years in the US?
What was the prevalence of ADHD among 18 to 44 year olds in ten countries in the Americas, Europe, and Middle East, according to a World Health Organization survey?
What was the prevalence of ADHD among 18 to 44 year olds in ten countries in the Americas, Europe, and Middle East, according to a World Health Organization survey?
What is the prevalence of ADHD in higher-income countries among 18 to 44 year olds?
What is the prevalence of ADHD in higher-income countries among 18 to 44 year olds?
Approximately what proportion of children are diagnosed with ADHD before age six years?
Approximately what proportion of children are diagnosed with ADHD before age six years?
What is the prevalence of ADHD in 4- to 10-year-olds?
What is the prevalence of ADHD in 4- to 10-year-olds?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in girls according to the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in girls according to the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health?
What was the prevalence of a parent-reported diagnosis of ADHD in the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health among children aged 4 to 17 years?
What was the prevalence of a parent-reported diagnosis of ADHD in the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health among children aged 4 to 17 years?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in 15- to 17-year-olds?
What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in 15- to 17-year-olds?
What is the imbalance between the norepinephrine and dopamine systems in the prefrontal cortex in patients with ADHD?
What is the imbalance between the norepinephrine and dopamine systems in the prefrontal cortex in patients with ADHD?
Which prenatal factor is NOT strongly suggested to play a role in ADHD?
Which prenatal factor is NOT strongly suggested to play a role in ADHD?
What is the most common comorbidity in children with ADHD?
What is the most common comorbidity in children with ADHD?
What are the core symptoms of ADHD according to DSM-5?
What are the core symptoms of ADHD according to DSM-5?
Which presentation of ADHD is characterized by meeting both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity/impulsivity) for the past 6 months?
Which presentation of ADHD is characterized by meeting both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity/impulsivity) for the past 6 months?
What is the current severity level if symptoms result in marked impairment in social or occupational functioning?
What is the current severity level if symptoms result in marked impairment in social or occupational functioning?
Which rating scale is specifically designed for assessing ADHD in adults?
Which rating scale is specifically designed for assessing ADHD in adults?
What is the specified age range for the NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales?
What is the specified age range for the NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales?
What is the specified age range for the Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales?
What is the specified age range for the Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales?
What is the most common presentation of ADHD in adults?
What is the most common presentation of ADHD in adults?
What is the specified code for the combined presentation of ADHD in the DSM-5?
What is the specified code for the combined presentation of ADHD in the DSM-5?
What is the specified code for the predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation of ADHD in the DSM-5?
What is the specified code for the predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation of ADHD in the DSM-5?
ADHD prevalence in school-age children is estimated to be between 8 and 11 percent.
ADHD prevalence in school-age children is estimated to be between 8 and 11 percent.
The prevalence of ADHD in boys is 15.1% according to the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health.
The prevalence of ADHD in boys is 15.1% according to the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health.
The prevalence of ADHD may increase with increasing age, reaching 14.0% in 15- to 17-year-olds.
The prevalence of ADHD may increase with increasing age, reaching 14.0% in 15- to 17-year-olds.
ADHD prevalence in adults is 4.4% among 18 to 44 year olds in the US.
ADHD prevalence in adults is 4.4% among 18 to 44 year olds in the US.
According to a World Health Organization survey, the prevalence of ADHD in adults aged 18 to 44 years is 3.4% in ten countries in the Americas, Europe, and Middle East.
According to a World Health Organization survey, the prevalence of ADHD in adults aged 18 to 44 years is 3.4% in ten countries in the Americas, Europe, and Middle East.
The prevalence of ADHD is higher in boys than in girls, with a ratio of 4:1 for the predominantly hyperactive type.
The prevalence of ADHD is higher in boys than in girls, with a ratio of 4:1 for the predominantly hyperactive type.
Approximately 1/3 of children are diagnosed with ADHD before age six years.
Approximately 1/3 of children are diagnosed with ADHD before age six years.
ADHD prevalence in lower-income countries is 1.9%.
ADHD prevalence in lower-income countries is 1.9%.
ADHD prevalence in 4- to 10-year-olds is 7.7%.
ADHD prevalence in 4- to 10-year-olds is 7.7%.
ADHD prevalence in higher-income countries is 4%.
ADHD prevalence in higher-income countries is 4%.
The prevalence of a parent-reported diagnosis of ADHD (ever) among children aged 4 to 17 years in the United States was estimated to be 11% in the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health.
The prevalence of a parent-reported diagnosis of ADHD (ever) among children aged 4 to 17 years in the United States was estimated to be 11% in the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health.
ADHD is more common in boys than girls, with a ratio of 2:1 for the predominantly inattentive type.
ADHD is more common in boys than girls, with a ratio of 2:1 for the predominantly inattentive type.
ADHD is primarily caused by an imbalance between the norepinephrine and dopamine systems in the prefrontal cortex
ADHD is primarily caused by an imbalance between the norepinephrine and dopamine systems in the prefrontal cortex
ADHD has been associated with an increase in dopamine transporter density in patients compared to healthy controls
ADHD has been associated with an increase in dopamine transporter density in patients compared to healthy controls
Prenatal exposure to alcohol is not a factor associated with ADHD
Prenatal exposure to alcohol is not a factor associated with ADHD
ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation is characterized by meeting Criterion A1 (inattention) but not Criterion A2 (hyperactivity/impulsivity) for the past 6 months
ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation is characterized by meeting Criterion A1 (inattention) but not Criterion A2 (hyperactivity/impulsivity) for the past 6 months
ADHD predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation is characterized by meeting Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) but not Criterion A1 (inattention) for the past 6 months
ADHD predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation is characterized by meeting Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) but not Criterion A1 (inattention) for the past 6 months
ADHD combined presentation is characterized by meeting both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity/impulsivity) for the past 6 months
ADHD combined presentation is characterized by meeting both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity/impulsivity) for the past 6 months
ADHD can be in partial remission if full criteria were previously met, fewer than the full criteria have been met for the past 6 months, and the symptoms still result in impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning
ADHD can be in partial remission if full criteria were previously met, fewer than the full criteria have been met for the past 6 months, and the symptoms still result in impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning
ADHD is primarily a childhood disorder and does not significantly affect adults
ADHD is primarily a childhood disorder and does not significantly affect adults
ADHD core symptoms include excessive fidgetiness, difficulty remaining seated, and excessive talking
ADHD core symptoms include excessive fidgetiness, difficulty remaining seated, and excessive talking
ADHD core symptoms include failure to provide close attention to detail, difficulty organizing tasks, and forgetfulness in routine activities
ADHD core symptoms include failure to provide close attention to detail, difficulty organizing tasks, and forgetfulness in routine activities
ADHD is not associated with any known comorbidities
ADHD is not associated with any known comorbidities
ADHD assessment in adults can be done using the Connors Adult ADHD Rating Scales
ADHD assessment in adults can be done using the Connors Adult ADHD Rating Scales
