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ADHD and Women: Ethical and Practice Implications for Clinical Providers

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1.  Per the DSM-5, patients over the age of 17 years with ADHD may experience which of the following characteristics?
  1. Challenges following instructions
  2. Propensity to get side-tracked when doing chore or workplace duties
  3. Forgetfulness at work
  4. None of the above
2.  For those with ADHD, they may experience hyperactivity and impulsivity as exhibited through which of the following:
  1. Excessive sweating
  2. Fidgeting, squirming, tapping
  3. Being rigid and not moving
  4. Excessive sleepiness
3.  Symptoms must impact the person in at least ______ settings for someone to be diagnosed accurately with ADHD.
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
4.  Women are _______ to be diagnosed with ADHD than men.
  1. more likely
  2. less likely
  3. equally likely
  4. the likelihood is unknown
5.  Women with ADHD may experience which of the following implications in their relationships?
  1. Sexual monogamy
  2. Reluctance to get married
  3. Frequent relationship break-ups and divorces
  4. Long term relationships
6.  Parenting can be impacted by ADHD. Mothers with ADHD are recommended to do the following:
  1. Create routines and focus on solving problems (rather than blaming)
  2. Create routines and avoid household duties
  3. Avoid household duties and accept the reality of living with ADHD
  4. Avoid problems and create routines
7.  Women with ADHD may experience:
  1. Challenges in a work setting
  2. Higher rates of employment
  3. More satisfaction with professional lives
  4. Stable long-term careers
8.  Which of the following symptoms could be common in women with ADHD?
  1. Ease in maintaining relationships
  2. Racing thoughts and talking excessively
  3. Being extremely quiet
  4. Being mindful and thinking carefully before acting or making decisions
9.  Lifestyle strategies to support women with ADHD include which of thefollowing:
  1. Prioritize sleep, productive routines, and physical activity
  2. Prioritize sleep, productive routines, and rigid physical activity
  3. Prioritize using technology over physical activity
  4. Prioritize stress management and frequent technology use
10.  Which of the following has been found to support women with ADHD?
  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  2. Meaningfulness Therapy
  3. Motivational Interviewing
  4. Energy-shifting Therapy

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