Clinical Neuroscience - ADHD

Inhalte wichtiger Krankheitsbilder der Neurowissenschaften ADHD

Inhalte wichtiger Krankheitsbilder der Neurowissenschaften ADHD


T. F.
This flashcard set covers university-level clinical neuroscience focused on ADHD, exploring its symptoms, genetic factors, and treatment options. It delves into the classification, prevalence, and comorbidities of ADHD, as well as the effects of various drugs like Ritalin and Strattera. The set also discusses therapeutic approaches, EEG findings, and the controversial brain maturation delay hypothesis. Ideal for medical students and professionals, it provides a comprehensive overview of ADHD's etiology, risk factors, and management strategies.
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Sprache
Englisch
Kategorie
Medizin
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Universität
Erstellt / Aktualisiert
10.05.2014 / 18.05.2014

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What is the full name for ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Which are the 3 cardinal symptoms of ADHD?

Name the 3 stages of ADHD?

Kids: 3 cardinal symptoms (including subtypes)
Adolescence
Adults: restlessness and depression (--> self mediaction)

Which are the 3 signs for ADHD in adolescence?

Symptomatology classification of ADHD in U.S.?

DSM-5

Symptomatology classification of ADHD in Europe?

ICD-10

What are the ICD-10 criteria for ADHD?

ADHD is linked to psychic comorbidities. Which are the 4 most common comorbidities?

What is true for the prevalence of ADHD?

Is ADHD more frequent in boys or in girls?

Boys are more frequently affected than girls

What is true for the etiology (study of causation, or origination) of ADHD?

Multiple risk genes are involved in ADHD. Name those risk factors.

1.) Increased #dopamine transporter linked to gene 5p13
2.) CNVs (copy number variants) = verdoppelte Chromosomenabschnitte (doppelt so hoch in ADHD)
3.) genes involved in dopamine neurotransmission: DRD4-7R, DAT and DRD2

Which hypothesis in ADHD is controverse?

Brain maturation delay (MRI findings)

What is true about the EEG findings in ADHD?

Education background and familliar aspects play a major role in ADHD. Which stress induced factors are known in ADHD?

Name the 4 possible therapeutic approaches in ADHD.

Name two drugs which are used in ADHD (inhibition of dopamine and noradrenaline).

Methylphenidat (Ritalin) and Atomoxetine (Strattera)

What are the primary and secondary effects of Ritalin?

Primary = concentration increase and possibility of academic achievement
Secondary = better social position and person interaction

What are the advantages of Strattera (Atomoxetine)

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