4046-25: Special Considerations for Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

This presentation will synthesize clinical practice guidelines for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of an adult with ADHD without a childhood diagnosis. Risks and benefits of prescribing stimulants will be explored to minimize a medication crisis.

Presenters:  Brittany Haskell, DNP, MA, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, CNE; Rose Vick, PhD, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  45 minutes

Target Audience:  APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify an appropriate treatment plan for an adult presenting with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.

Key Takeaway(s): 

• Treatment for adults diagnosed with ADHD should be focused on decreasing symptoms to increase overall functioning, while also minimizing risks associated with misusing stimulants.

Keywords:  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Stimulant Misuse Disorder, Adult

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  January 9, 2026
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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