Question | Answer |
Pay too much attention to too many things, leading them to have a little focus rather than having too little attention. | AD/HD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 448 |
Which is indicated only for the treatment of AD/HD. Increases extracellular concentrations of norepinephrine. | Atomoxetine 448 |
Precise mechanism for efficacy in AD/HD is unknown. True or False? | True 448 |
Used occasionally in children who have failed to respond to other therapy. | Antidepressants 448 |
A CNS analeptic, used to treat excessive sleepiness associated w narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder in adults. | Modafinil 448 |
A drug that acts as a stimulant to the CNS. Caffeine is the most common. | Analeptic 448 |
Commonly used drug similar to amphetamines but has less abuse potential although it is a Schedule II drug. | Methylphenidate 448 |
Estimated _____ of children w AD/HD have at least one other comorbid conditions such as depression, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, Tourette's syndrome, or a learning disability | 65% 448 |
What are the three types of AD/HD? | 1)attentional
2)hyperactive/impulsive
3)combined, combo of attentional & hyperactive
449 |
Fidget, cannot wait their turn, interrupt others, act as if driven by a motor, talk incessantly, have difficulty enjoying quiet leisure activities, and act impulsively. | Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type 449 |
Mild cortical stimulant for AD/HD. Similar to amphetamines. Inhibits reuptake of both norepinehrine and dopamine in the cerebral cortex. | Methylphenidate 450 |
Sympathominmetic amines w CNS stimulant activity. | Amphetamines 450 |
Lisdexamfetamine is a _______ of dextroamphetamine. | Prodrug 450 |
A methylxanthine produces cardiac stimulation, dilation of coronary and peripheral blood vessesls, constriction of cerebral blood vesses, skeletal muscle stimulation, augmentation of gastric acid, diuretic, tachycardia, PVCs. | CAFFEINE 450 |
The first line of treatmemt for HD/AD is ________. | Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana) 450 |
Alternate therapies include antioxidants, vitamin & mineral preparations; copper, zinc, selenium & B vitamins, herbal extracts, Valerian root, kava kava, ginkgo, biloba, and Pychnogenol (pine bark extract) have been used. | AD/HD Safety and efficacy of herbal extracts remain unknown. 452 |