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ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Treatment Guideline Chart
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the presence of impairing levels of inattention, disorganization and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.
Symptoms that suggest ADHD include hyperactivity, acting without thinking, inattention/daydreaming, fidgety, restless, excessive talking, aggressive behavior, academic underachievement, disorganized and has difficulty in completing tasks.

Attention%20deficit_hyperactivity%20disorder Management

Follow Up

  • Initially, monitor on a monthly basis until consistent optimal response is noted
    • Then every 3 months in the 1st year of treatment
  • Subsequent follow-up will depend on patient’s response, adherence to treatment strategy, presence of associated conditions
    • Recommended is at least 2 times a year
  • Monitor treatment outcomes and adverse effects (cardiovascular effects, development of tics or seizures, sexual dysfunction, changes in sleep pattern, worsening behavior, stimulant misuse and diversion) by gathering information from parents, teachers and the child
  • Monitor core symptoms using DSM-5-based ADHD rating scales (eg Vanderbilt ADHD follow-up scales)
  • Re-evaluate the patient when treatment and management plan does not meet desired outcomes
  • Reassess patient at school-leaving age to check for continuity of care into adulthood 
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