NR 546 / NR546 Final Exam Guide
2024/2025: Chamberlain’s Verified Q&A for
Psychopharmacology (New!!!)
Anxiety and ADHD are regulated by which loop?
<<<answer>>>>corticostriatal-thalamocortical (CSTC) loop
CNS stimulants can cause what? <<<answer>>>>a. CNS stimulants
can cause psychotic or manic symptoms with no prior history or may
exacerbate behavior disturbance symptoms in patient with pre-existing
psychosis
b. CNS stimulants may exacerbate comorbid anxiety or substance use
common non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD?
<<<answer>>>>atomoxetine (Strattera), guanfacine, Clonidine,
burpropion (wellburtin)
, Common side effects include? <<<answer>>>>restlessness,
irritability, anxiety, insomnia, stomachache, headaches, tics, and
worsening of aggression symptoms
Common side effects of non stimulants? <<<answer>>>>•Common
SE include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, mood swings, dizziness,
worsening of symptoms, changes in HR. and BP, sedation, and dry
mouth
Concerta <<<answer>>>>long-lasting formulation, biphasic
(immediate & delayed release in one medication, inital dosing 18mg
take in AM
Daytrana <<<answer>>>>transdermal patch, apply in AM and
remove after 9 hours (15mg-30mg)
Describe lack of sustained attention? <<<answer>>>>poor problem
solving, difficulty completing tasks, disorganization, difficulty sustaining
mental effort
Describe selective attention? <<<answer>>>>lack of attention to
detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things, diverting attention,
forgetful
2024/2025: Chamberlain’s Verified Q&A for
Psychopharmacology (New!!!)
Anxiety and ADHD are regulated by which loop?
<<<answer>>>>corticostriatal-thalamocortical (CSTC) loop
CNS stimulants can cause what? <<<answer>>>>a. CNS stimulants
can cause psychotic or manic symptoms with no prior history or may
exacerbate behavior disturbance symptoms in patient with pre-existing
psychosis
b. CNS stimulants may exacerbate comorbid anxiety or substance use
common non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD?
<<<answer>>>>atomoxetine (Strattera), guanfacine, Clonidine,
burpropion (wellburtin)
, Common side effects include? <<<answer>>>>restlessness,
irritability, anxiety, insomnia, stomachache, headaches, tics, and
worsening of aggression symptoms
Common side effects of non stimulants? <<<answer>>>>•Common
SE include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, mood swings, dizziness,
worsening of symptoms, changes in HR. and BP, sedation, and dry
mouth
Concerta <<<answer>>>>long-lasting formulation, biphasic
(immediate & delayed release in one medication, inital dosing 18mg
take in AM
Daytrana <<<answer>>>>transdermal patch, apply in AM and
remove after 9 hours (15mg-30mg)
Describe lack of sustained attention? <<<answer>>>>poor problem
solving, difficulty completing tasks, disorganization, difficulty sustaining
mental effort
Describe selective attention? <<<answer>>>>lack of attention to
detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things, diverting attention,
forgetful
