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