IGNOU PB Bsc Nsg Entrance-2017
Mental Health Nursing
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ADHD is a childhood disorder also known as?
Appeared in: IGNOU PB Bsc Nsg Entrance-2017
Explanation
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is formally known as Hyperkinetic Disorder in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10).
- The ICD is the global standard for diagnostic health information, used by many countries outside of North America.
- Hyperkinetic Disorder in ICD-10 is characterized by a combination of overactive, poorly modulated behavior with marked inattention and lack of persistent task involvement.
- While the newer ICD-11 has adopted the term 'ADHD' to align with the DSM-5, 'Hyperkinetic Disorder' remains a crucial term to know from the widely used ICD-10.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option B: This term describes conditions with reduced movement. The prefix 'hypo-' means 'under' or 'less than normal'.
- Option C: While hyperactivity is a core symptom of ADHD, 'Hyperactivity disorder' is not a formal, standalone diagnostic term in either the DSM or ICD systems.
- Option D: This term describes a state of under-activity. The prefix 'hypo-' means 'under' or 'less than normal', which is the opposite of the hyperactive component of ADHD.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Nomenclature and classification of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses must be familiar with both 'ADHD' and 'Hyperkinetic Disorder' as they may encounter these terms in patient charts, research articles, and when collaborating with healthcare professionals from different parts of the world.
- Understanding the correct terminology is essential for accurate documentation, patient education, and implementing appropriate behavioral and pharmacological interventions.
- What if? If a nurse receives a transfer patient from a European country with a diagnosis of 'F90.0 - Disturbance of activity and attention,' they should recognize this as the ICD-10 code for Hyperkinetic Disorder and manage the patient's care plan as they would for a patient with ADHD (combined presentation).
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the core of the question, which asks for a synonym or alternative formal name for ADHD.
- Analyze the prefixes of the options. 'Hyper-' means 'over' or 'excessive,' while 'hypo-' means 'under' or 'deficient.' Since ADHD involves excessive activity, you can immediately question the 'hypo-' options (Hypokinetic, Hypoactive).
- Differentiate between the remaining 'hyper-' options. 'Hyperactivity disorder' describes a symptom, whereas 'Hyperkinetic disorder' sounds more like a formal clinical diagnosis.
- Recall or deduce that major health classification systems (like the ICD) provide official diagnostic names. 'Hyperkinetic Disorder' is the official term used in the ICD-10 classification for ADHD.
- Select the option that represents a formal diagnostic name from a major classification system.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Nomenclature and classification of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Stem keywords: ADHD, childhood disorder, also known as
- Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
- Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics(2024) — Volume 1 p. 354-356
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 15512-15514
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