NR606 FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ patch applied in the morning and removed after 9 hour. Answer:
Daytrana
◉ Available in immediate release and extended release
More potent than Ritalin
High risk of adverse effects. Answer: Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
◉ It is available in orally disintegrating extended-release formula for
children who cannot swallow pills.
Avoid prescribing when an monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
has been used within 14 days.. Answer: amphetamine (Adzenys
◉ Available in immediate and extended-release formulations
Most abused and diverted prescription stimulant. Answer:
dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
◉ Prodrug, Less abuse and diversion potential than other stimulants
Higher-cost medication. Answer: lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
,◉ drug of choice for adults with ADHD, no abuse potential
tolerated well when prescribed in twice daily dosing
appropriate choice for comorbid substance abuse
may augment the effects of antidepressants and antianxiety
medications
can be dosed at bedtime if fatigue is noted
unlikely to worsen tics. Answer: noradrenergic (NRI)
atomoxetine (Strattera)
◉ enhances precortical function for better mental focus
appetite neutral
may help with sleep disturbances, administer at bedtime
adverse effects: sedation, brain fog
monitor of blood pressure closely during initial titration, risk of
hypotension
tapered to avoid rebound hypertension post discontinuation.
Answer: clonidine
◉ may also be used for children with tics, sleep disturbances, or
aggression
tolerability and convenience enhanced by once-daily oral controlled-
release formulation
,adverse effects: sedation, headache, decreased appetite
reduced side-effect profile comparable to clonidine
bedtime administration to avoid daytime sedation. Answer:
guanfacine
◉ off-label use for ADHD in adults
appropriate for clients with concurrent depression or tobacco abuse.
Answer: bupropion (Wellbutrin)
◉ a long-term disorder characterized by either hyperactivity and
impulsivity or inattention.. Answer: ADHD
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Lack of attention to detail
Careless mistakes
Not listening
Losing things
Diverting attention
Forgetfulness. Answer: selective attention
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Poor problem solving
, Difficulty completing tasks
Disorganization
Difficulty sustaining mental effort. Answer: lack of sustained
attention
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Excessive talking
Blurting things out
Not waiting for one's turn
Interrupting. Answer: impulsivity
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Fidgeting
Leaving one's seat
Running, climbing
Trouble playing quietly. Answer: hyperactivity
◉ Dx criteria for ADHD. Answer: A pattern of at least six symptoms
of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with
functioning or development.
Symptoms persist for six months or longer.
Symptoms interfere with social, academic, or occupational
functioning.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ patch applied in the morning and removed after 9 hour. Answer:
Daytrana
◉ Available in immediate release and extended release
More potent than Ritalin
High risk of adverse effects. Answer: Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
◉ It is available in orally disintegrating extended-release formula for
children who cannot swallow pills.
Avoid prescribing when an monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
has been used within 14 days.. Answer: amphetamine (Adzenys
◉ Available in immediate and extended-release formulations
Most abused and diverted prescription stimulant. Answer:
dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
◉ Prodrug, Less abuse and diversion potential than other stimulants
Higher-cost medication. Answer: lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
,◉ drug of choice for adults with ADHD, no abuse potential
tolerated well when prescribed in twice daily dosing
appropriate choice for comorbid substance abuse
may augment the effects of antidepressants and antianxiety
medications
can be dosed at bedtime if fatigue is noted
unlikely to worsen tics. Answer: noradrenergic (NRI)
atomoxetine (Strattera)
◉ enhances precortical function for better mental focus
appetite neutral
may help with sleep disturbances, administer at bedtime
adverse effects: sedation, brain fog
monitor of blood pressure closely during initial titration, risk of
hypotension
tapered to avoid rebound hypertension post discontinuation.
Answer: clonidine
◉ may also be used for children with tics, sleep disturbances, or
aggression
tolerability and convenience enhanced by once-daily oral controlled-
release formulation
,adverse effects: sedation, headache, decreased appetite
reduced side-effect profile comparable to clonidine
bedtime administration to avoid daytime sedation. Answer:
guanfacine
◉ off-label use for ADHD in adults
appropriate for clients with concurrent depression or tobacco abuse.
Answer: bupropion (Wellbutrin)
◉ a long-term disorder characterized by either hyperactivity and
impulsivity or inattention.. Answer: ADHD
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Lack of attention to detail
Careless mistakes
Not listening
Losing things
Diverting attention
Forgetfulness. Answer: selective attention
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Poor problem solving
, Difficulty completing tasks
Disorganization
Difficulty sustaining mental effort. Answer: lack of sustained
attention
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Excessive talking
Blurting things out
Not waiting for one's turn
Interrupting. Answer: impulsivity
◉ The following describe which type of ADHD symptoms:
Fidgeting
Leaving one's seat
Running, climbing
Trouble playing quietly. Answer: hyperactivity
◉ Dx criteria for ADHD. Answer: A pattern of at least six symptoms
of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with
functioning or development.
Symptoms persist for six months or longer.
Symptoms interfere with social, academic, or occupational
functioning.
