ADHD Thomas Deliver, a 36-year-old male patient, enters your office for his initial appointment. According to the intake paperwork, Mr. Deliver is a computer programmer who is complaining of problems with concentration, completing tasks, and being terrible at listening during company meetings and even at home. He explains that he has difficulty starting and completing work projects and trouble being on time or keeping appointments and commitments. He has divorced 3 months ago and has joint custody of two daughters ages 6 and 10 years old. On most days, he sleeps late and he has trouble keeping a regular schedule and getting his children to their lessons and extracurricular appointments on time.Mr. Deliver believes the lack of concentration and poor communication with his wife led to the divorce, and Mr. Deliver worries that his trouble with organization and attention may affect his custody agreement and prevent him from keeping his job.Mr. Deliver’s employer and his family and friends have suggested to him that he should get evaluated for ADHD, but he has resisted because of concerns about the stigma of a psychiatric diagnosis and the risks of taking a psychotropic medication.Mr. Deliver is 5’11” and his weight is 165 lb. He takes a men’s multivitamin daily, HCTZ at 25 mg for hypertension, fish oil 1,000 mg at bedtime for hyperlipidemia, and a rescue inhaler that he keeps with him although he hasn’t had to use it for many years.
IN PAGE 1 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
- 1.What screening tools can be used to affirm your initial diagnosis that Mr. Deliver meets the criteria for ADHD?
- 2.Further assessment determines that Mr. Deliver does meet the criteria for ADHD, inattentive type. What is the current recommendation for pharmacological treatment for Mr. Deliver?
- 3.Assume that instead of Mr. Deliver being 36-years-old, Thomas is a 13-year-old male that also meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, hyperactive type (Thomas is not on any medications at this age). How will your pharmacological treatment change?
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
-IN PAGE 2 ADD 2 PARAGRAPH AS A RESUME OF THE CASE ABOVE RELATED TO THE QUESTIONS APA
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ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adults and is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Inattention symptoms include difficulty staying focused on tasks, being easily distracted, forgetfulness, and poor organization skills. Hyperactivity symptoms include excessive talking, restlessness, fidgeting, and difficulty sitting still. Impulsivity symptoms include impulsive decision making, interrupting others, and difficulty waiting for one’s turn.
