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NSG552 / NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2 V1 Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Latest 2026/2027 Update | Graded A+ | Wilkes. What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Methylphenidate (Ritalin) What are ADHD stimulant medications? Methylphenidate (Ritalin); Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin); Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall); Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 1st line stimulant; Don't give with preexisting heart disease Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action Boosts DE, NE, SA Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms Loss of appetite; Headache; Insomnia; Weight loss; Stomachache Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours 3-4 hours Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours 8-10 hours Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring Height, weight, blood pressure quaterly What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? Height and weight What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects Loss of appetite; Headache; Insomnia; Weight loss; Stomachache; Increased blood pressure; Tics; Psychosis Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours 4-6 hours Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) 8-12 hours Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours 8-12 hours What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? Atomoxetine (Streterra); Bupropion (Wellbutrin); Imipramine or Nortriptyline; Clonidine or Guafancine Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Stimulant medication that may be good for kids with bad side effects from Ritalin Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours

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NSG552 / NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2 V1
Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Latest
2026/2027 Update | Graded A+ | Wilkes


What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Methylphenidate

(Ritalin)



What are ADHD stimulant medications?

Methylphenidate (Ritalin);

Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);

Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)




Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

1st line stimulant;

Don't give with preexisting heart disease




Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action

Boosts DE, NE, SA

,Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms

Loss of appetite;


Headache;

Insomnia;

Weight loss;

Stomachache




Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours

3-4 hours




Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours

8-10 hours




Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring

Height, weight, blood pressure quaterly

, What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict?

Height and weight




What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up?

Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)




Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects

Loss of appetite;

Headache;

Insomnia;

Weight loss;

Stomachache;

Increased blood pressure;

Tics;

Psychosis




Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours

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