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6 - ADHD Flashcards

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What sort of questions do you want to know about someone presenting with ADHD symptoms?

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  • severity
  • when they are happening
  • personality of patient
  • height and weight bc appetite may be affected
  • sleep patterns
  • symptom history
  • eating patterns
  • economics
  • potential for drug abuse
  • cardiac Hx
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What 2 groups of symptoms are involved in diagnosing ADHD?

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  • Inattentive symptoms

- Hyperactive/Impulsive symptoms

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Do kids have to have both inattentive and hyperactive symptoms to be diagnosed with ADHD ?

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Nope

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What is the criteria for inattentiveness symptoms for ADHD?

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> 6 symptoms of inattention > 6 months

  • does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
  • trouble keeping attention
  • doesn’t listen when spoken to directly
  • often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork or chores
  • trouble organizing
  • often avoids things that take a lot of mental effort
  • often loses things
  • easily distracted
  • forgetful
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What is the criteria for hyperactivity/impulsiveness symptoms for ADHD?

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> 6 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity > 6 months to an extent that is disruptive:

Hyperactive:

  • often fidgets
  • often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected
  • often excessively runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate
  • often has trouble playing or doing leisure activities quietly
  • is often on the go
  • talks excessively

Impulsive:

  • blurts out answers before questions have been finished
  • trouble waiting for their own turn
  • interrupts or intrudes others
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Besides the symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness what other criteria is required for ADHD diagnosis?

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  • Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before the age of 12
  • Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (school/work and at home)
  • There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school or work functioning
  • The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (mood disorder, anxiety disorder, dissociative disorder, personality disorder)
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Describe the diagnosis of ADHD in 1 sentence.

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Symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity or all 3 must be present during childhood and cause functional impairment in 2 different settings for 6 months to meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

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What types of ADHD are there?

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  • Predominantly Inattentive Type (ADD)
  • Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
  • Combined Type
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Does a response to stimulants confirm the diagnosis of ADHD?

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Nope - stimulants can positively impact children who do not have ADHD

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There is a large degree of ________ associated with the disease

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heritability

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What comorbidities often cloud the diagnosis of ADHD?

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  • anxiety/mood disorders
  • defiant disorders
  • conduct disorders
  • tic disorders
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What are the 4 types of treatment arms in MTA study?

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  • Med management alone
  • Behavior treatment alone
  • Combined meds & behaviour Tx
  • Routine community care
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What were the results of the MTA study?

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Medication management alone OR combined meds and behaviour treatment are NEARLY EQUALLY EFFECTIVE & SUPERIOR TO behaviour treatment alone or community based treatment

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So based on the results of MTA study, should we just give medication?

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*the data tells you to just use medication but the behavioural therapy has other benefits - it teaches parents and kids coping strategies

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What is our primary goal in treating ADHD?

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making them function well in school and work, want to see increased academic performance and job rates, etc.

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What are some medical considerations that influence medication choice?

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  • Treatment guidelines
  • Urgency of treatment
  • Duration of effect
  • Patient preference
  • Co-morbid symptoms
  • Previous treatment success
  • History of drug abuse (individual or family)
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What are some practical considerations that influence medication choice?

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  • Adherence
  • Stigma
  • Cost/insurance
  • Administration (by parent or teacher)
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What are the 2 branches of medications for treatment of ADHD?

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  • stimulants (most common)

- non-stimulants

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Stimulants:

Describe methylphenidate short acting (immediate release)

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  • short duration of action
  • BID or TID dosing
  • symptoms may return between doses
  • lunch time dose (involves school)
  • stigma
  • questions/compliance
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Stimulants:
Describe Ritalin SR

[methylphenidate SR (sustained release)]

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**THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED

Kinetics:

  • older SR technology - wax matrix
  • rarely used
  • theoretically extends to cover noon
  • 2 pm dose may be required
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Stimulants:
Describe Biphentin

[methylphenidate SR (sustained release)]

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Pharmacare - covered part 1

Kinetics:

  • 40% immediate release, 60% gradual release
  • Effectives last 10-12 hours
  • 8 doses - makes easier titration
  • capsules can be opened and sprinkled
  • can directly convert from IR
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What is the problem with sustained release dosing?

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Sometimes you’ll give SR in am for school then short acting right after school to get through homework this way it doesn’t affect sleep at bedtime

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Stimulants:
Describe Concerta

[methylphenidate SR (sustained release)]

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  • uses OROS (osmotic-controlled release oral delivery system) technology
  • 22% immediate release 78% long acting release
  • effects last 10-12 hours
  • 18, 27, 36, and 54 mg caps
  • titration issues
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Stimulants:

Describe Dexedrine IR

Amphetamine-based short acting product

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  • short duration of action
  • BID or TID dosing
  • symptoms may return between doses
  • lunch-time dose - involve school
  • stigma
  • questions/compliance
  • covered by pharmacare
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Describe the cost and coverage of Dexedrine Spansules
- relative inexpensive (50 cents per capsule) - 10mg and 15mg available - pharmacare - covered
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Describe the Kinetics of dexedrine Spansules
- effects last 6-8 hours | - shorter duration than other longer acting products
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Describe the cost and coverage of Adderall XR (mixed amphetamine salts)
- $2.75/dose | - not covered by pharmacare
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Describe the kinetics of Adderall XR (mixed amphetamine salts)
- mixed salts - but primarily dextro-amphetamine - effects last 10-12 hours - 50/50 delivery - immediate and delayed release - occasionally have to top up - late afternoon to extend activity
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Describe Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)
Prodrug - therapeutically inactive - cleave L-lysine to give D-amphetamine
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Describe the dosing of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)
- Starting dose 20-30mg daily am - Titration 7 days by 10mg - Max dose 60mg
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Describe the cost and coverage of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)
- $4 per day - CDR - don't list - covered by pharmacare (part 1 benefit)
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Describe the kinetics of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)
- Effects last 13 hours in children - Capsule may be opened and diluted in water - Delivery not influenced by gastric pH or transit time - Reduced abuse potential (evidence ?)
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List 2 Non-stimulants
- Strattera (Atomoxetine) | - Intuniv XR (Guanfacine)
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Non-stimulants: | MOA of Straterra (Atomoxetine)
selective inhibitor of the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter mechanism
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Non-stimulants: | Describe the dosing of Straterra (Atomoxetine)
3 step titration (capsules whole): - 0.5mg/kg x 10 days - 0.8mg/kg x 10 days - 1.2mg/kg x 10 days - 6 to 8 weeks for full effect - once daily - comorbid (enuresis, tic spectrum disorders, anxiety) - no substance abuse or diversion potential enuresis = bed wetting
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Non-stimulants: | Describe the cost and coverage of Straterra (Atomoxetine)
- $4 per day - CDR - don't list - not covered by pharmacare
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Non-stimulants: | Describe the kinetics of Straterra (Atomoxetine)
- Bioavailability increases from 64-94% in poor metabolizers - 1/2 life increases from 5.2 hours to 21.6 hours - 10 fold higher concentrations - 7% of caucasians, 2% african americans, <1% asians
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Non-stimulants: | AE of Straterra (Atomoxetine)
- decreased appetite - ab pain - somnolence (sleepiness) - lower growth - CV issues (increased BP and HR) Other potential concerns include: suicidal ideation, liver failure
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Non-stimulants: | MOA of Intuniv XR (guanfacine)
central alpha 2 adrenergic agonists - increases blood flow to prefrontal cortex - enhances working memory and executive functioning
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``` Non-stimulants: Intuniv XR (guanfacine) has a _____ half life and duration of action than clonidine ```
longer
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Non-stimulants: | SE of Intuniv XR (guanfacine)
less sedation and dizziness than clonidine but still lowers heart rate and blood pressure
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Non-stimulants: | Place in therapy for Intuniv XR (guanfacine) ?
2nd line mono therapy (not as effective as stimulants) or as adjunctive therapy
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Non-stimulants: | Describe the dosing of Intuniv XR (guanfacine)
Starting dose - 1mg daily - Increase by 1mg daily (not more quickly than weekly) - Maximum daily dose 4mg
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What safety concerns and SE are parents concerned with?
Cardiac: - sudden cardiac death not increased in general population - need to be concerned with kids with pre-existing cardiac conditions - monitor HR and BP Growth: - can affect growth and weight - minor ? Common SE: -insomnia, anorexia, headache, weight loss, new onset tics, irritability
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What is included in the Vanderbilt Assessment Follow-up?
- symptoms - performance/function - side effects
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Do ADHD drugs increase the risk of suicide?
No compelling evidence that it increases the rate of suicide, but something to keep in mind
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What is a drug holiday and what role dose it have in the treatment of ADHD ?
- Summer holidays, weekends, spring break - Because it can affect social life it may not be a good idea - Starting and stopping may make them more irritable - Take it by a case by case basis to see if it's best for that patient
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What short term and long term benefits are expected with the medication?
Good evidence short-term for improvement in school and home life. No evidence long-term
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How long should patients be treated?
- Different for every patient | - Some kids grow out of it (either their symptoms improve or they're just better at managing their symptoms)
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