Week 7 & 8 Final Exam: NR568 / NR
568 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
ADHD stimulants
Answer:
dextroamphetamine (adderall) methylphenidate (ritalin)
Question:
Benefit of drug holidays with ADHD meds and when to take them
Answer:
- weekends and summertime
- allows growth to catch up 1 / 3
Question:
Goal of ADHD stimulants
Answer:
- Increase attention span
- Decrease impulsiveness, distractions, hyperactivity
- Improve cognitive function
Question:
Side affect of ADHD medications
Answer:
- growth delays due to appetite suppression
- insomnia (take before 4pm)
Question:
ADHD nonstimulants
Answer:
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
A1 adrenergic agonist: Guanfacine, Clonidine
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Question:
Pros/Cons of ADHD nonstimulants vs stimulants
Answer:
More convenient to refill since they are not controlled substances but do not work as well as stimulants
Question:
What to monitor for with ADHD nonstimulants?
Answer:
Suicide ideation in children/adolescents Liver function
Question:
uses of black cohosh (like woosh im having a hot flash)
Answer:
Treats symptoms of menopause
Question:
Adverse reactions of black cohosh
Answer:
liver inflammation that can lead to liver failure
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