OVERVIEW

Surviving and Thriving with ADHD: Part 2 - Pharmacist is organized by The Rx Consultant.

Target Audience: Pharmacist

Credits:1

Course Description:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, affecting as many as 5-10% of children and adolescents and 2.5- 5% of adults. It is a serious public health concern because of its high prevalence, long-term course, and functional impairment at home, school and work. ADHD can be effectively managed with a variety of treatment options, including parent training, school interventions, medications, and behavioral strategies. Currently, there is debate about the overdiagnosis of ADHD leading to inappropriate treatment and stigmatization, or missed diagnoses of conditions with similar symptoms as ADHD (eg, anxiety, speech or language delay, developmental disorder). This issue is the second of a 2-part review of ADHD. Part 1 focuses on current stimulant and nonstimulant treatments for ADHD. Part 2 summarizes the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of ADHD across all age groups, recommended nondrug and behavioral interventions for managing ADHD, clinically significant drug interactions with ADHD medications, and coexisting conditions that are often present in patients with ADHD.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• List factors that contribute to the cause of ADHD. Discuss the impact of ADHD as it persists into adulthood.
• Describe the clinical signs and symptoms of ADHD across different age groups.
• List key components of behavioral therapy that can improve ADHD in children, in teens, and in adults. Discuss clinically significant drug interactions that may occur with medications commonly used for the treatment of ADHD.
• Describe conditions that are often present in individuals who have ADHD. List a treatment consideration for each.