NSG552 EXAM 3 WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST EXAM UPDATE
methylphenidate, amphetamine salts, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine -
ANS✔✔---The 4 stimulants for treating ADHD. *Man, Adhd Does Damage*
**know long vs short acting**
TCAs, clonidine, guanfacine, bupropion, atomoxetine - ANS✔✔---The 5 non-
stimulants for treating ADHD. *Calm Teens Give Better Answers*
height, weight, BP, HR, EKG - ANS✔✔---What baseline measurements are needed
prior to starting treatment for ADHD?
atomoxetine - ANS✔✔---Second line treatment, non-stimulant, used in patients
with history of SUD or when family prefers non-stimulant.
intermediate or long acting - ANS✔✔---Types of stimulants used when patient
needs duration of action longer than 4 hours; also improves adherence and is less
likely to be abused.
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, dizziness, poor growth, decreased appetite, insomnia, mood lability - ANS✔✔--
Common adverse effects of stimulants *Dizzy Patients Demand Immediate
Monitoring*
dizziness - ANS✔✔---Children exhibiting this symptom require BP and HR
monitoring. If it occurs at peak, patient should be switched to a longer acting
formula.
insomnia - ANS✔✔---Patients exhibiting this stimulant associated symptom
should be switched to a shorter acting formula.
cardiovascular - ANS✔✔---Prior to starting a stimulant, patient history, family
history, and exam should be conducted with what focus?
tics - ANS✔✔---This stimulant side effect may require discontinuation of
medication or change to clonidine or guanfacine.
intellectual disability - ANS✔✔---Pharmacological treatment for what condition is
only initiated after careful assessment and targets co-occurring disorders for which
medication is first-line therapy?
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST EXAM UPDATE
methylphenidate, amphetamine salts, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine -
ANS✔✔---The 4 stimulants for treating ADHD. *Man, Adhd Does Damage*
**know long vs short acting**
TCAs, clonidine, guanfacine, bupropion, atomoxetine - ANS✔✔---The 5 non-
stimulants for treating ADHD. *Calm Teens Give Better Answers*
height, weight, BP, HR, EKG - ANS✔✔---What baseline measurements are needed
prior to starting treatment for ADHD?
atomoxetine - ANS✔✔---Second line treatment, non-stimulant, used in patients
with history of SUD or when family prefers non-stimulant.
intermediate or long acting - ANS✔✔---Types of stimulants used when patient
needs duration of action longer than 4 hours; also improves adherence and is less
likely to be abused.
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, dizziness, poor growth, decreased appetite, insomnia, mood lability - ANS✔✔--
Common adverse effects of stimulants *Dizzy Patients Demand Immediate
Monitoring*
dizziness - ANS✔✔---Children exhibiting this symptom require BP and HR
monitoring. If it occurs at peak, patient should be switched to a longer acting
formula.
insomnia - ANS✔✔---Patients exhibiting this stimulant associated symptom
should be switched to a shorter acting formula.
cardiovascular - ANS✔✔---Prior to starting a stimulant, patient history, family
history, and exam should be conducted with what focus?
tics - ANS✔✔---This stimulant side effect may require discontinuation of
medication or change to clonidine or guanfacine.
intellectual disability - ANS✔✔---Pharmacological treatment for what condition is
only initiated after careful assessment and targets co-occurring disorders for which
medication is first-line therapy?
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