Essays on Atomoxetine

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Research Outline Introduction of ADHD Diagnostic criteria for ADHD Causes of the development of ADHD Changes in brain structure in ADHD Therapeutic strategies used in ADHD Stimulant medications for the treatment of ADHD Non-stimulant medications for the treatment of ADHD Side effects of the medications Efficacy and safety of medications in the treatment of ADHD Stopping the medications Long-term efficacy and safety of Medications in the treatment of ADHD Concluding Remarks Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a childhood psychiatric problem that is characterized by behavioural and learning disorders (Riva & Njiokiktjien, 2010). It has a strong ...

Patient Initials: CJ

Clinical Site: Identifying Information: CHIEF COMPLIANT/HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Mother (What is the patient saying? Quote the patient if possible)

Behavior: Disruptive and impulsive

Depressive symptoms: Detected Anxiety symptoms: Detected Psychotic symptoms: Absent Vegetative symptoms: Absent as patient is motile Suicidal ideation: Absent Homicidal ideation: Absent Compliance: Intermittent Cognitive symptoms: Not consistent with incidences of forgetfulness History of any mania in the past: None Sleeping patterns: Short sleeping hours less than 5 hours a day Appetite: Highly selective (Including any significant weight loss or weight gain)

PREVIOUS PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY

(Including any previous psychiatric hospital admissions): None

Any past suicide attempts: None

Failed medications: None tried before PREVIOUS PSYCHIATRIC FAMILY HISTORY: ( ...