What screening tools can be used to affirm your initial diagnosis that Mr. Deliver meets the criteria for ADHD?

This is a graded discussion: 40 points possible
due Nov 2
Unit 9 Discussion – ADHD Medications
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Unit 9 Discussion [Due Wednesday]
ADHD Medications
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response
posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and
scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion
prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for
grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts
should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals
and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week.
Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this
includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means
that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are
not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic
addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however,
should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criteria inclusive of content, analysis,
collaboration, writing, and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you
will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit
following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt [Due Wednesday]
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.
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?
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.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding
references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]
Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following
steps:
Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information
that will enhance the learning environment.
References and citations should conform to APA standards.
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Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words,
disagree professionally and respectfully.
Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.
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.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding
references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criterion. Collaboration points will
be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour