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Criteria for ADHD

What is necessary to make a diagnosis of ADHD?

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CORRECT: Diagnosis of ADHD is based upon the DSM-IV criteria. A patient must meet 6/9 criteria for inattention hyperactivity/impulsivity and/or 6/9 criteria for inattention. Onset of symptoms must be before age 7 years, and must be present in two or more settings. In addition, there must be evidence of functional disability associated with the symptoms, and symptoms must not be explained by another condition.Diagnosis of ADHD is based upon the DSM-IV criteria. A patient must meet 6/9 criteria for inattention hyperactivity/impulsivity and/or 6/9 criteria for inattention. Onset of symptoms must be before age 7 years, and must be present in two or more settings. In addition, there must be evidence of functional disability associated with the symptoms, and symptoms must not be explained by another condition.Your answer has been saved.
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Consultation

When confronted with a child who appears to meet DSM-IV criteria for inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, but who also has other behaviors which seem outside the usual pattern of behavior problems, the pediatrician should :

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CORRECT: When ever a child presents with complex behavioral disorder, it is appropriate to consult an expert in child behavior such as a Behavioral Pediatrician, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, or a Pediatric Psychologist. 0-3 intervention program would be an appropriate resource if a child is less than 3 years old, but a mental health consultant would still be an appropriate choice. Additional testing is dictated by symptoms and would likely not be appropriate at this point. Delaying evaluation serves no purpose.When ever a child presents with complex behavioral disorder, it is appropriate to consult an expert in child behavior such as a Behavioral Pediatrician, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, or a Pediatric Psychologist. 0-3 intervention program would be an appropriate resource if a child is less than 3 years old, but a mental health consultant would still be an appropriate choice. Additional testing is dictated by symptoms and would likely not be appropriate at this point. Delaying evaluation serves no purpose.Your answer has been saved.
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