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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Q1. ADHD diagnosis | • Symptoms were present before age 12 years; • In 2 or more settings (e.g., at home, school, work, with friends or relatives, babysitters); • Symptoms interfere with functioning, and are not caused by another disorder. |
| Q2. Natural product: Fish Oils Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) | • 4-16 weeks. • Little evidence of benefit. • Limited data of improvement w combined omega-3 and 6 supplementation. |
| Q3. 1st-line drugs, take in AM | • Concerta, Daytrana patch, or Ritalin: methylphenidate • Vyvanse: lisdexamfetamine • Adderall XR and IR (often older patients): amphetamine-dextroamphetamine |
| Q4. 2nd line, or if abuse risk (non-stimulant, not controlled) | • Strattera: atomoxetine • After 2-3 trials of stimulant • ALONE |
| Q5. Often added to stimulants, or used alone | • Intuniv: guanfacine • Kapvay: clonidine |
| Q6. Stimulants: CII | • Methylphenidate • Dexmethylphenidate • Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine • Dextroamphetamine • Lisdexamfetamine • Methamphetamine |
| Q7. Non-Stimulants | • Atomoxetine Central alpha-2 agonists • Clonidine • Guanfacine |
| Q8. Stimulants BW | • Heart problems, heart defects, high BP, or a family hx • Call your doctor if chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting. |
| Q9. Stimulants MoA | • Release and block reuptake of Dopamine, Norepinephrine in presynaptic neurons |
| Q10. Stimulants formulation | • Most once-daily, AM • Some capsules: contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce and taken immediately— but NOT Vyvanse. • All long-acting tablets/capsules: cannot be crushed, chewed, or cut—except QuilliChew ER |
| Q11. Daytrana patch - Warnings | • Loss of skin pigmentation at application site and areas distant from the application site (can resemble vitiligo) • Allergic contact sensitization with local reactions (e.g., edema, papules) |
| Q12. Stimulants SEs | • Nausea, insomnia, HA, irritability, blurry vision, dry mouth |
| Q13. Stimulant Monitoring | • ECG prior to treatment; • BP and HR, cardiac symptoms • CNS effects • Abuse potential • Height and weight (children) |
| Q14. Jornay PM | • Outer coating delays initial drug release 10 hours to allow for PM dosing • Inner coating controls the slow release of the drug during the day |
| Q15. QuilliChew ER | • Tablets are scored and can be broken in half |
| Q16. Quillivant XR | • Shake bottle for at least 10 seconds prior to use |
| Q17. Daytrana patch | • Apply 2 hrs before desired effect (orASA the child awakens so it starts to deliver prior to school) and remove after 9 hrs • Alternate hips daily |
| Q18. With amphetamines | • Avoid use of acidic foods (e.g., juice or vitamin C) as these can decrease amphetamine levels. |
| Q19. | Some products contain phenylalanine (avoid with PKU). |
| Q20. Vyvanse | • Take whole, or mix with a small amount of water, orange juice or yogurt, do not let it sit. |
| Q21. Atomoxetine (Straterra) BW, CI | • BW: Suicidal ideation; worsening mood, or unusual behavior • CIs: Glaucoma, pheochromocytoma, severe CV disorders, MAOi use within past 14 days • Hepatoxicities (within 4 mos) |
| Q22. Atomoxetine (Straterra) SEs | • HA, insomnia, somnolence, HTN, tachycardia, dry mouth, • Nausea, abdominal pain, reduce appetite, ED, reduce libido, hyperhidrosis |
| Q23. Atomoxetine (Straterra) Monitoring | • HR, BP, ECG, height, weight, agitation • NOT open the capsule - irritant |
| Q24. Guanfacine ext-rel (Intuniv) | • Somnolence, hypotension, nausea, not with high fat meal |
| Q25. Clonidine ext-rel (Kapvay) | • Somnolence, start QHS • Do not stop suddenly...(rebound HTN) |
| Q26. Stimulant MoA | • Block re-uptake norepinephrine and dopamine • Titrate UP every 7 days • NO need to taper off (if used as directed) |
| Q27. Stimulants list | • Methylphenidate • Dexmethylphenidate • Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine • Lisdexamfetamine (prodrug of amphetamine) |
| Q28. DDI of Stimulants and MAO | • Increase norepinephrine • 14 days wash out of MAOi: HTN crisis |
| Q29. DDI of Stimulants and SNRIs, SSRIs | • Additive risk of serotonin syndrome |
| Q30. Methylphenidate formulations | • ODT • ER suspension / chew tab • Transdermal patch |
| Q31. Concerta formulation | • Methylphenidate • Osmotic oral release system (OROS) • Outer: immediate effects • The rest: ER • Once-daily QAM • Ghost tablet |
| Q32. Clonidine brand name | • Kapvay: ER for ADHD, alone or combination w stimulants • Catapres: IR for BP • Central α₂-adrenergic agonists |
| Q33. Baseline monitoring prior starting stimulant | • ECG, heart rate and blood pressure • Children: Height & Weight |
| Q34. WHY Intuniv requires slowly tapering | • Should NOT d/c abruptly 2/2 rebound HTN |
| Q35. Concerta dosing | • 18, 27, 36, 54 mg ER • Start at 18-36mg QD • Titrate by 18 mg/day wkly intervals, as needed |
| Q36. Stimulants safety concerns | • Exacerbation of psychiatric conditions (mania) • Seizures • Delayed growth / children • Priapism |
| Q37. Daytrana patch - counseling | • Alternate hips daily • 2 hrs prior desired effect • Removed after 9hrs • Avoid heat • Folding half, flushing / toilet or placing / lidded trash can |
| Q38. DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD' | • Blurts out answers • Failure to pay attention • Inability to play quietly • Interrupts others • Easily distracted • 2+ settings |
| Q39. "Blurts out answers" | • Answers a question before it has been completed • Speaks without thinking • Difficulty waiting their turn |
| Q40. Starting dose of Ritalin | • 5mg BID before breakfast and lunch |
| Q41. Prodrug of dextroamphetamine | • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) |
| Q42. Strattera has a boxed warning | • Suicidal ideation |
| Q43. Vyvanse capsule content can be mixed w | • Orange juice, water or yogurt |
| Q44. Stimulants w chewable tablet | • Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine • QuilliChew ER: methylphenidate • Methylin: methylphenidate IR |
| Q45. Possible side effects of Kapvay | • Clonidine extended-release • Central acting alpha-2 agonist • Bradycardia, hyPOtension • Sedation • Rebound HTN (d/c abruptly) |
| Q46. Managing difficulty sleeping caused by Stimulants | • IR / Central acting alpha-2 agonist • OTC diphenhydramine and melatonin |
| Q48. Counseling points for atomoxetine | • Decrease in appetite • Increase BP, HR, • insomnia, somnolence • Dry mouth, nausea and abdominal pain |
| Q49. Stimalants target to neurohormone | • Dopamine • Norepinephrine |