Scenario: A 13 year old boy is accompanied by his parents into the community mental health clinic for the evaluation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Both parents are impatient, demanding and requesting for you to start their child on a CNS stimulant medication. 

Based on this scenario, respond to the following prompts:

1. Which neurotransmitter(s) are involved in ADHD?  How will you approach this clinical case? 
2. According to the DSM V-TR, what is the criteria for this condition? What is the NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale and how will you apply it to this case study?
3. If the child meets diagnostic criteria for ADHD, what diagnostic(s) or lab(s) will you order prior to prescribing a CNS stimulant drug? Why is it important to assess and monitor a child’s weight and height once you start treatment for ADHD?       

Assignment Guidelines

• Format: Your response must be written in APA format.