E2 Language Reading Part A.
Look at the four texts, A-D, in the (printable) Text Booklet.
For each question, 1-20, look through the texts, A-D, to find the relevant information.
Write your answers on the spaces provided in the ANSWER SHEET.
Answer all the questions within the 15-minute time limit.
ADHD
Questions 1-7
For each of the questions, 1-7, decide which text (A, B, C or D) the information comes from.
You may use any letter more than once.
In which text can you find information about...
1 different types of ADHD medication?
2 possible side effects of medication?
3 conditions which may be present alongside ADHD?
4 a doctor’s control over a patient’s medication?
5 positive perspectives on having ADHD?
6 when patients should take their ADHD medicine?
7 figuring out a patient’s optimal dosage of medication?
Questions 8-14
Answer each of the questions, 8-14, with a word or short phrase from one of the texts. Each
answer may include words, numbers or both. Your answers should be correctly spelled.
8 What is the maximum recommended dose of Dexamfetamine?
9 What is typically needed to get the best results from ADHD treatment?
10 How can GP’s collect information about their patient’s collateral history?
11 What causes symptoms such as palpitations and anxiety in some patients?
12 What proportion of children with ADHD will carry symptoms into adulthood?
13 What positive personality traits are sometimes associated with ADHD?
14 Which medication has dose recommendations related to patient weight?
Questions 15-20
Complete each of the sentences, 15-20, with a word or short phrase from one of the texts.
Each answer may include words, numbers or both. Your answers should be correctly spelled.
Sleep, exercise and nutrition comprise the (15)......... of further ADHD treatment.
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to ask if the issues arose recently or are (16)..........
It is possible to move to (17)......... after one month of immediate-release methylphenidate.
Signs of ADHD can be disguised by (18)......... which GPs are more likely to recognise.
GPs should regularly check the (19)......... of patients prescribed stimulant medication.
Establishing the ideal dose of ADHD medication needs (20)......... by an expert psychiatrist.
Answer Sheet
1) correct answer: c
2) correct answer: d
3) correct answer: b
4) correct answer: a
5) correct answer: a
6) correct answer: c
7) correct answer: d
8) correct answer: 60 mg/day
9) correct answer: multiple follow-up appointments / multiple follow up
appointments / follow up appointments
10) correct answer: parent or partner interview / partner or parent interview
11) correct answer: side effects of stimulant medication / stimulant
medication
12) correct answer: at least 40-50% / at least 40 - 50% / at least 40 to 50
percent / 40-50% / 40 to 50% / 40 - 50%
13) correct answer: being more spontaneous and adventurous / spontaneous
and adventurous
14) correct answer: atomoxetine
15) correct answer: building blocks
16) correct answer: longstanding / underlying
17) correct answer: longer-acting formulations of methylphenidate / longer
acting formulations of methylphenidate / longer-acting formulations / longer acting
formulations
18) correct answer: comorbid disorders
19) correct answer: blood pressure
20) correct answer: careful titration / titration
