NSG 552 EXAM PṢYCHOPHARMACOLOGY WILKES ACTUAL EXAM
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What are ADHD stimulant medications? - ANSWER-Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - ANSWER-1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - ANSWER-Boosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? - ANSWER-
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours - ANSWER-3-4 hours
,Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours - ANSWER-8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring - ANSWER-Height, weight, blood pressure
quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? - ANSWER-Height and weight
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) - ANSWER-Stimulant medication that may be
good for kids with bad side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours - ANSWER-4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? - ANSWER-
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects - ANSWER-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours - ANSWER-4-6
hours
, Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) - ANSWER-
8-12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours - ANSWER-8-12 hours
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? - ANSWER-Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
Clonidine or Guafancine
What is the black box warning for Atomoxetine (Streterra)? - ANSWER-Suicidal
ideation thinking
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? -
ANSWER-Atomoxetine (Streterra)
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? - ANSWER-Atomoxetine
(Streterra);
Will need LFTs
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not given with a seizure disorder, head
trauma, or eating disorder? - ANSWER-Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What non-stimulant medication has a decreased seizure threshold? - ANSWER-
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is observed with Imipramine or Nortriptyline? - ANSWER-TCA (tricyclics)
warnings
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What are ADHD stimulant medications? - ANSWER-Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - ANSWER-1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - ANSWER-Boosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? - ANSWER-
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours - ANSWER-3-4 hours
,Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours - ANSWER-8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring - ANSWER-Height, weight, blood pressure
quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? - ANSWER-Height and weight
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) - ANSWER-Stimulant medication that may be
good for kids with bad side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours - ANSWER-4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up? - ANSWER-
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects - ANSWER-Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours - ANSWER-4-6
hours
, Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) - ANSWER-
8-12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours - ANSWER-8-12 hours
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? - ANSWER-Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
Clonidine or Guafancine
What is the black box warning for Atomoxetine (Streterra)? - ANSWER-Suicidal
ideation thinking
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? -
ANSWER-Atomoxetine (Streterra)
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? - ANSWER-Atomoxetine
(Streterra);
Will need LFTs
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not given with a seizure disorder, head
trauma, or eating disorder? - ANSWER-Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What non-stimulant medication has a decreased seizure threshold? - ANSWER-
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is observed with Imipramine or Nortriptyline? - ANSWER-TCA (tricyclics)
warnings
