A 7-year-old boy is brought to clinic because he struggles to pay attention in school and is disruptive in class. The teacher's report and parental qu...

Question

A 7-year-old boy is brought to clinic because he struggles to pay attention in school and is disruptive in class. The teacher's report and parental questionnaires both show high scores for inattention and hyperactivity across multiple settings. There is no history of trauma or seizures. Which diagnosis best fits these findings?

Accepted Answer

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Oppositional defiant disorder

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Conduct disorder

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Intellectual disability

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis