(3) NEW NSG 552 EXAM QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What are ADHD stimulant medications? - ANSWERMethylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? - ANSWERAtomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
Clonidine or Guafancine
What is the black box warning for Atomoxetine (Streterra)? - ANSWERSuicidal
ideation thinking
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? -
ANSWERAtomoxetine (Streterra)
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? - ANSWERAtomoxetine
(Streterra);
Will need LFTs
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - ANSWER1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - ANSWERBoosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? -
ANSWERMethylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - ANSWERLoss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours - ANSWER3-4 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours - ANSWER8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring - ANSWERHeight, weight, blood pressure
quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? - ANSWERHeight and weight
, Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) - ANSWERStimulant medication that may be good
for kids with bad side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours - ANSWER4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? -
ANSWERDextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects - ANSWERLoss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours - ANSWER4-6
hours
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) - ANSWER8-
12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours - ANSWER8-12 hours
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not given with a seizure disorder, head
trauma, or eating disorder? - ANSWERBupropion (Wellbutrin)
What non-stimulant medication has a decreased seizure threshold? -
ANSWERBupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is observed with Imipramine or Nortriptyline? - ANSWERTCA (tricyclics)
warnings
What non-stimulant medication is lethal in overdose? - ANSWERImipramine or
Nortriptyline
What non-stimulant medication is prescribed every week? - ANSWERImipramine or
Nortriptyline
What are the 3 C's for
Imipramine or Nortriptyline? - ANSWERCardiotoxic;
Convulsions;
Coma
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not approved for adults? -
ANSWERClonidine or Guanfacine
What is the mechanism of action for
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What are ADHD stimulant medications? - ANSWERMethylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? - ANSWERAtomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
Clonidine or Guafancine
What is the black box warning for Atomoxetine (Streterra)? - ANSWERSuicidal
ideation thinking
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? -
ANSWERAtomoxetine (Streterra)
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? - ANSWERAtomoxetine
(Streterra);
Will need LFTs
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - ANSWER1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - ANSWERBoosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? -
ANSWERMethylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - ANSWERLoss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours - ANSWER3-4 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours - ANSWER8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring - ANSWERHeight, weight, blood pressure
quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? - ANSWERHeight and weight
, Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) - ANSWERStimulant medication that may be good
for kids with bad side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours - ANSWER4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? -
ANSWERDextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects - ANSWERLoss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours - ANSWER4-6
hours
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) - ANSWER8-
12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours - ANSWER8-12 hours
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not given with a seizure disorder, head
trauma, or eating disorder? - ANSWERBupropion (Wellbutrin)
What non-stimulant medication has a decreased seizure threshold? -
ANSWERBupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is observed with Imipramine or Nortriptyline? - ANSWERTCA (tricyclics)
warnings
What non-stimulant medication is lethal in overdose? - ANSWERImipramine or
Nortriptyline
What non-stimulant medication is prescribed every week? - ANSWERImipramine or
Nortriptyline
What are the 3 C's for
Imipramine or Nortriptyline? - ANSWERCardiotoxic;
Convulsions;
Coma
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not approved for adults? -
ANSWERClonidine or Guanfacine
What is the mechanism of action for
