NU643 2022 January Week 9 Assignment Latest

NU643 Advance Psychopharmacology

Week 9 Assignment   

Pediatric ADHD Education

Overview

You are meeting with the parents of a child being evaluated for ADHD. The child meets criteria based on DSM5 for an ADHD diagnosis through the subjective and objective data provided.

What is DSM5 criteria that must be met through subjective and objective data for the accurate diagnosis of ADHD?

What information/resources would you use to discuss this diagnosis?

What information would you provide to educate parents/caretakers regarding etiology and symptoms of ADHD?

What treatment options would you discuss with the parents/caretakers?

What non-pharmacological treatment has been useful in treating children with ADHD? Why is it helpful?

What are the long-term effects on the brain of children who have used medication for ADHD? What are the possible long-term benefits and negative impacts of those medications on both the brain and body overall?

Your assignment should be in APA format with evidence-based references to support your statements.