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Piecing Together the ADHD Puzzle: Treatment Strategies for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): From Childhood to Adolescence and Through the Transition Years CME/CE
Jefferson B. Prince, MD; Peter S. Jensen, MD; Amy Vierhile, RN, MS, C-PNP
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Release Date: October 13, 2006; Valid for credit through October 13, 2007

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 2.1 NAPNAP contact hours (0.5 hours of pharmacology)

This CME activity is based on transcripts and slides of presentations as delivered by the faculty at the "Piecing Together the ADHD Puzzle: Treatment Strategies for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): From Childhood to Adolescence and Through the Transition Years" symposium held at NAPNAP's Annual Conference in Washington, DC on Friday, March 31, 2006.

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  1. Making the Most Appropriate Diagnosis of ADHD: Recognizing Important Behavioral Elements
    by Jefferson B. Prince, MD
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: History, Prevalence, and Diagnosis
    Clinical Presentation of and Impairments in ADHD
    Diagnosis of ADHD
    Symptomatic Criteria for ADHD
    ADHD: The Difficulties in Diagnosis
    Rating Scales and Tests for ADHD
    Dealing With Other ADHD Issues: Referrals, Comorbidities
    Summary
    Audience Questions

  2. Treatment Standards for ADHD: Achieving Optimal Benefit
    by Peter S. Jensen, MD
    ADHD Medications and Strategies
    Important Issues for Clinicians
    Achieving Adequate Dosing
    Other Important Medication/Dosing Issues to Consider
    Other Important Medication/Dosing Issues to Consider (cont'd)
    Use of Assessment Tools in ADHD
    Target Goals, Follow-up, Treatment Standards in ADHD
    Treatment Challenges
    Treatment Challenges (cont'd)
    Choosing Medications for ADHD
    Choosing Medications for ADHD (cont'd)
    Additional Treatments for ADHD
    Patient Management Issues in ADHD

  3. One-on-One With the Nurse Practitioner: Practical Communication Approaches in the Treatment of ADHD
    by Amy Vierhile, RN, MS, C-PNP
    ADHD: The Importance of the Initial Visit
    Communication With the School: Important Patient Information to Obtain
    Ideas to Assist the Student With ADHD
    ADHD: Communication Is Key
    Behavioral Approaches in ADHD
    Behavioral Approaches in ADHD: Daily Report Cards
    Conclusions
    Audience Questions

  4. Go to Test Questions
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Primary Care Education Consortium. The Texas Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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