Unit III Practice Worksheet 3 ANSWER KEY

Reading comprehension ( Paper: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: a therapeutic option)

I. Read the attached paper and answer the following questions.

1. What is ADHD? ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER / NEUROBIOLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION
2. Who is most commonly affected by this condition? CHILDREN - MALES
3. Which are the causes of this dysfunction? ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENETIC FACTORS
4. Which non-genetic factors are responsible for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? TOBACCO;
ALCOHOL & COCAINE DURING PREGNANCY; FETAL DISTRESS; LOW BIRTH WEIGHT; PREMATURITY
PERINATAL/POSTNATAL PERIODS.
5. Where was this study carried out? SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

II. Choose the correct alternative.

1. The concept “comorbidities” in the text refers to …

a) ADHD side-effects.
b) A genetic-environmental combination.
c) Symptoms
d) Additional diseases.

2. How do comorbidities influence ADHD?

a) It becomes more complex and concerning.
b) They cause much impact on school performance, family relationship and social life.
c) They cause oppositional defiant disorder, behavioral disorder, depression, among others.
d) All of them are correct.

3. The purpose of this study is…

a) To evaluate the efficacy of a new treatment modality for ADHD.
b) Associate a tricyclic antidepressant and an anxiolytic in the treatment of attention deficit
disorder.
c) To retrospectively evaluate a series of patients with attention deficit disorder.
d) To use a therapeutic regimen in ADHD patients.

4. As to the patients of the sample, it is true to say that …

a) They came to the office referred by school councils.
b) The patients had been on treatment for no less than 6 months.
c) The attending professionals suggested them this new treatment.
d) At the beginning of the treatment, the patients complained about the drug therapy.

5. Regarding the treatment, it is correct that

a) All patients received the same dose.
b) It was effective for most patients.
c) It had to be adapted for some patients.
d) All of them are correct.

6. Comparing the efficacy of both treatments -combination of tricyclic antidepressant and an

anxiolytic and psychostimulants- we can say that…
a) The compound is cheaper.
b) Psychostimulants reach is much larger.
c) The compound provides more benefits.
d) Psychostimulants are better.

7. Which are the effects of this new treatment on self-concept and self-esteem?
a) Relationships and learning improves
b) Emotional state improves.
c) Distortions are corrected.
d) Neither of them is correct.
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8. Which IMPORTANT side-effect can this treatment cause?
a) The possibility of dependence or the excessive uncontrolled use.
b) Increased appetite.
c) A and B are correct.
d) No important side effects found.

9. Which effects does the component have on sleep disorders?

a) Tricyclic antidepressants act blocking serotonin.
b) It reduces anxiety.
c) The association of tricyclic antidepressants to benzodiazepines proved efficient.
d) Serotonin depletion interfere with sleep mechanisms.

10. Which patients could this compound benefit the most?

a) ADHD patients who do not adapt to psychostimulants.
b) ADHD patients with comorbidities.
c) ADHD patients with sleep disorders.
d) A and C are correct.

III. Create a concept diagram to illustrate the gist of the text.