(3) New NSG 552 Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER.
What are ADHD stimulant medications? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - ANSWERS💫✔️-1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - ANSWERS💫✔️-Boosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Methylphenidate
(Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - ANSWERS💫✔️-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-3-4 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring - ANSWERS💫✔️-Height, weight, blood pressure quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Height and weight
, Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) - ANSWERS💫✔️-Stimulant medication that may be good for kids with
bad side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? - ANSWERS💫✔️-
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects - ANSWERS💫✔️-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-4-6 hours
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) - ANSWERS💫✔️-8-12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-8-12 hours
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
Clonidine or Guafancine
ANSWER.
What are ADHD stimulant medications? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - ANSWERS💫✔️-1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - ANSWERS💫✔️-Boosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Methylphenidate
(Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - ANSWERS💫✔️-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-3-4 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring - ANSWERS💫✔️-Height, weight, blood pressure quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Height and weight
, Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) - ANSWERS💫✔️-Stimulant medication that may be good for kids with
bad side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? - ANSWERS💫✔️-
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects - ANSWERS💫✔️-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-4-6 hours
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) - ANSWERS💫✔️-8-12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours - ANSWERS💫✔️-8-12 hours
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
Clonidine or Guafancine