EXAM 4 REVIEW -
MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY
, 1.ADHD Medication contraindicated with liver impairment?
A. Strattera
2. What is one of the birth defects associated with
Lithium? a. ebstein's anomaly – cardiac anomaly
3. Review category A, B, C, D-What is the category, not enough human studies risk
can’t be ruled out in pregnancy
a. very few recommended
b. relatively safe sertraline, latuda
c. no data for harm but in animal studies issues occurred
d. D cannot be ruled out
4. SSRI cardiovascular malformation during 1st trimester of pregnancy?
a. Paroxetine can cause cardio malformations
b. Increased risk of cardiovascular malformations (primarily ventricular and
atrial septal defects) if taken in 1st trimester.
c. Late in pregnancy may be associated with higher risk of neonatal
complications, including respiratory distress
5. Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate and amphetamine?
a. by increasing the intrasynaptic levels of both norepinephrine and dopamine
b. Increases norepinephrine and especially dopamine actions by
blocking their reuptake
6. Cigarette smoker craving withdrawal symptoms are caused from what’s going on
inside your body?
a. Cigarette craving and withdrawal is from the re- sensitization of the nicotine
receptors from Stiles review.
b. Nicotine alpha 4 beta 2 post synaptic receptors desensitizes receptors
which leads to addiction. Craving and withdrawal is from the resensitization. If
a smoker goes a long time in between starts withdrawals
7. What part of the brain is associated with inattentive type ADHD symptoms?
Can’t stay focused do work-problems attention sustained and problem-solving?
a.Dorsal anterior cinglunate (acc)- selective attention
b. Dorsal lateral prefontal cortex- sustained attention and problem solving
(CSTC loop per Dr. Stiles)
c.Prefrontal motor cortex- hyperactivity