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Diagnosis and Management of ADHD From Adolescence Through Adulthood CME/CE Authors: Adelaide S. Robb, MD; Craig B.H. Surman, MD DisclosuresRelease Date: September 28, 2006; Valid for credit through September 28, 2007 |
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| Contents of This CME/CE Activity | |
| - Diagnosis and Management of ADHD From Adolescence Through Adulthood
Adolescent ADHD
Case 1 Presentation: Jenny the Athlete
Behavioral Diagnoses
Physical Exam and Lab Tests
Narrowing the Differential
Specialty Workups
Criteria for ADHD
Pharmacologic Treatment of Adolescents With ADHD
Nonpharmacologic Interventions
Jenny's Treatment
Adolescent Issues and Barriers to Treatment
Transition Beyond High School
ADHD in Adults
Case 2 Presentation: Drew the Advertising Executive
Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults
Drew's Assessment
Criteria for Diagnosis
Back to Drew: Relevant Medical History
Contraindications to Stimulant Therapy
Pharmacotherapies for Adults With ADHD
Drew's Treatment
Following the Treatment Response
Case Vignette 1
What's Next?
Is Her Son at Risk?
Case Vignette 2
Stay the Course or Switch?
References
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