(3) NEW NSG 552 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALL GRADED A+

(3) NEW NSG 552 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALL GRADED A+



Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache


What are ADHD stimulant medications? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderall);
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) 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;
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


What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and
up? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Atomoxetine (Streterra)


What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Atomoxetine (Streterra);