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Question: A 12-year-old presents with excessive sleepiness alternating with hyperactivity and moodiness. He has difficulty sleeping and impulsive behavior at school.

01 Oct 2022,11:50 PM

 

A 12-year-old presents with excessive sleepiness alternating with hyperactivity and moodiness. He has difficulty sleeping and impulsive behavior at school. The school is questioning ADHD and considerations of meds. What is the next step?

1. What other information would you like to have before deciding what to do?

2. What information would lead you to place him on Ritalin?

3. What would h​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​e need to exhibit for you to recommend Melatonin?

4. If you decide he is experiencing typical issues of sleep of teens, what recommendations might be helpful?

5. Would mental health problems be a consideration? Why? Please complete your assignment using APA format. Include at minimum, one peer-reviewed journal article that has been published within the past 5 years for reference. APA 7th please​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​.

Expert answer

Other information that would be useful to have before deciding what to do in this case would include a more detailed clinical history, including information on the child's sleep patterns, diet, and any previous diagnoses or treatment received. It would also be helpful to speak with the child's parents or guardians to get their perspectives on the child's behavior. Additionally, it would be beneficial to administer a standardized assessment tool for ADHD symptoms, such as the Conners' Parent Rating Scale-Revised (CPRS-R). With this additional information, a more comprehensive picture of the child's condition can be formed and an appropriate plan of action can be devised.
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