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ADHD Medications|
UPDATE|COMPREHENSIVE MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
By what mechanisms to stimulant medications work? - (ANSWER)They raise
dopamine and norepinephrine levels
What schedule are stimulant medications? - (ANSWER)Schedule II (C2)
What are the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD? - (ANSWER)Inattention: 6 or
more symptoms of inattention in children up to age 16 or 5 or more for ages 17 to
adults. These symptoms must be present for at least 6 months and are
inappropriate for the developmental level.
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity: 6 or more symptoms in children up to age 16 or 5
or more in ages 17 to adult. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months to
an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for the developmental level. (see
text for description)
*Symptoms must be present before age 12 and must be present in 2 or more
settings.
What are some natural products that may have benefit in ADHD patients? -
(ANSWER)Fish Oil are considered "possibly effective"
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What are the first line agents for ADHD treatment? - (ANSWER)Stimulants
Describe the MOA of stimulants for ADHD - (ANSWER)Block the reuptake of
dopamine and norepinephrine
Ritalin - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate IR
Methylin chewable - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate IR
Ritalin LA - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate LA (long-acting)
Concerta - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate IR-ER
Concerta OROS - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate OROS delivery system; counsel that
patient may find 'ghost' tablet in stool
Methylin ER - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate ER
Metadate ER - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate ER
Quillivant XR - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate ER (Oral suspension); must be
reconstituted
ADHD Medications|
UPDATE|COMPREHENSIVE MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
By what mechanisms to stimulant medications work? - (ANSWER)They raise
dopamine and norepinephrine levels
What schedule are stimulant medications? - (ANSWER)Schedule II (C2)
What are the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD? - (ANSWER)Inattention: 6 or
more symptoms of inattention in children up to age 16 or 5 or more for ages 17 to
adults. These symptoms must be present for at least 6 months and are
inappropriate for the developmental level.
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity: 6 or more symptoms in children up to age 16 or 5
or more in ages 17 to adult. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months to
an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for the developmental level. (see
text for description)
*Symptoms must be present before age 12 and must be present in 2 or more
settings.
What are some natural products that may have benefit in ADHD patients? -
(ANSWER)Fish Oil are considered "possibly effective"
, 2
What are the first line agents for ADHD treatment? - (ANSWER)Stimulants
Describe the MOA of stimulants for ADHD - (ANSWER)Block the reuptake of
dopamine and norepinephrine
Ritalin - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate IR
Methylin chewable - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate IR
Ritalin LA - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate LA (long-acting)
Concerta - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate IR-ER
Concerta OROS - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate OROS delivery system; counsel that
patient may find 'ghost' tablet in stool
Methylin ER - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate ER
Metadate ER - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate ER
Quillivant XR - (ANSWER)Methylphenidate ER (Oral suspension); must be
reconstituted
