Exam 3: MH701 / MH 701 (Latest
Update )
Psychopharmacologic / Neuroscience
Foundations of Mental Health Care
| Module 6, 7 & 8 Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct - Frontier
Question:
Which med is ONLY activated in the GI tract, therefore reducing abuse
potential because it cannot be crushed and administered via other routes (i.e.
snorting, IV, etc...)
Answer:
Vyvanse
Question:
First line meds for ADHD are ____________________ and
______________________
Answer:
Methylphenidate (Ritalin/Concerta)
Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Focalin, Dexedrine)
,Question:
Sustained release methylphenidate provides _____hrs of benefit to prevent
dosing during school hours
Answer:
6
Question:
Dextroamphetamine is ____________ as potent as methylphenidate and
provides ________hrs of benefit
Answer:
twice
6-8hrs
Question:
What should be ruled out prior to starting psychostimulants?
Answer:
Cardiac issues (get an EKG if indicated)
,Question:
If irritability occurs while taking a psychostimulant, consider a
_____________________ dose at the end of the school day to prevent coming
home in withdrawal
Answer:
short-acting
Question:
The following are adverse effects of which drug class?
Anorexia/Weight Loss
Nausea
Insomnia
Dizziness
Rebound phenomena
Irritability
Dysphoria/Moodiness
Cardiac issues (HR, BP)
Answer:
psychostimulants
, Question:
If using a psychostimulant, avoid _________________ due to the impact on
insomnia and cardiac health
Answer:
caffeine
Question:
If dizziness occurs on a psychostimulant, monitor _______ and encourage
______________________.
Answer:
BP
fluid intake
Question:
If dizziness while taking a psychostimulant becomes problematic or
uncomfortable, consider switching to which med and why?
Answer:
Vyvance
It is long-acting/extended release, so the slower release will reduce discomfort
with symptoms
Update )
Psychopharmacologic / Neuroscience
Foundations of Mental Health Care
| Module 6, 7 & 8 Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct - Frontier
Question:
Which med is ONLY activated in the GI tract, therefore reducing abuse
potential because it cannot be crushed and administered via other routes (i.e.
snorting, IV, etc...)
Answer:
Vyvanse
Question:
First line meds for ADHD are ____________________ and
______________________
Answer:
Methylphenidate (Ritalin/Concerta)
Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Focalin, Dexedrine)
,Question:
Sustained release methylphenidate provides _____hrs of benefit to prevent
dosing during school hours
Answer:
6
Question:
Dextroamphetamine is ____________ as potent as methylphenidate and
provides ________hrs of benefit
Answer:
twice
6-8hrs
Question:
What should be ruled out prior to starting psychostimulants?
Answer:
Cardiac issues (get an EKG if indicated)
,Question:
If irritability occurs while taking a psychostimulant, consider a
_____________________ dose at the end of the school day to prevent coming
home in withdrawal
Answer:
short-acting
Question:
The following are adverse effects of which drug class?
Anorexia/Weight Loss
Nausea
Insomnia
Dizziness
Rebound phenomena
Irritability
Dysphoria/Moodiness
Cardiac issues (HR, BP)
Answer:
psychostimulants
, Question:
If using a psychostimulant, avoid _________________ due to the impact on
insomnia and cardiac health
Answer:
caffeine
Question:
If dizziness occurs on a psychostimulant, monitor _______ and encourage
______________________.
Answer:
BP
fluid intake
Question:
If dizziness while taking a psychostimulant becomes problematic or
uncomfortable, consider switching to which med and why?
Answer:
Vyvance
It is long-acting/extended release, so the slower release will reduce discomfort
with symptoms
