Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assignment

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A-i selected Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation

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B- Decision Point Two

BASED ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION, SELECT YOUR NEXT ACTION. BE CERTAIN TO DISCUSS THE RATIONALE FOR YOUR DECISION.Explain why i did not select Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mild and co-occurring;  and why i did not select Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading and 315.1 Impairment in Mathematics

RESULTS OF DECISION POINT ONE

• Client returns to clinic in four weeks
• You selected Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation. Based on this choice, outline the remainder of the diagnostic evaluation that you will conduct on this child and their parents. Be sure to include standardized assessment instruments that you would administer

Decision Point Two

BASED ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION, SELECT YOUR NEXT ACTION. BE CERTAIN TO DISCUSS THE RATIONALE FOR YOUR DECISION.

A-I SELECTED

Begin Adderall XR 10 mg orally daily

B- EXPLAIN WHY YOU DID NOT SELECT  Wellbutrin 75 mg orally daily

AND DID NOT SELECT Strattera 25 mg orally daily

 

RESULTS OF DECISION POINT TWO

• Client returns to clinic in four weeks
• Katie’s parents seem absolutely delighted upon their return stating that Katie is paying more attention in school, but note that there is still room for improvement, particularly in the afternoon
• They report that Katie’s teacher has reported that Katie is able to maintain her attention throughout the morning classes but come afternoon, she “daydreams.”
• Katie’s parents are also concerned about her decrease in appetite since starting the medication

Decision Point Three

BASED ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION, SELECT YOUR NEXT ACTION. BE CERTAIN TO DISCUSS THE RATIONALE FOR YOUR DECISION.

A- I SELECTED  to Add a small dose of immediate release Adderall in the early afternoon

B- EXPLAIN WHY I DID NOT SELECT Assure Katie’s parents that weight loss is common with stimulant medications used to treat ADHD Augment medication with family therapy

Guidance to Student

Whereas weight loss is common with stimulant medication, this option does not address Katie’s parents’ concerns about the return of symptoms in the afternoon.

Augmentation with family therapy is also a good idea as it can help Katie with her symptoms and further help her parents to understand the unique challenges that Katie experiences, as well as ways that they can help her with symptoms, however, this option does not address the return of inattentive symptoms in the afternoon.

Adding a small dose of immediate relate Adderall in the afternoon can help Katie to maintain attention throughout the afternoon and into the early evening when she must do homework. This would be the best option.