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