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ADHD medication Flashcards

1
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Class of ADHD medication dexamfetamine falls into

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Stimulant

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Class of ADHD medication methylphenidate falls into

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Stimulant

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Class of ADHD medication lisdexamfetamine falls into

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Stimulant

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4
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Class of ADHD medication atomoxetine falls into

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Non-stimulant

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5
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Class of ADHD medication guanfacine falls into

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Non-stimulant

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Class of ADHD medication clonidine falls into

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Non-stimulant

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Most common side effect of methylphenidate

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Insomnia

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Mechanism of action of dexamfetamine

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Dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor

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Mechanism of action of methylphenidate

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Dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor

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10
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Active drug lisdexamfetamine is converted to

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Dexamfetamine

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Timing of effect of lisdexamfetamine compared to dexamfetamine

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Lisdexamfetamine has a longer action

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12
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Amino acid produced when lisdexamfetamine is converted to dexamfetamine

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L-lysine

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13
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Common side effects of stimulant ADHD medication

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Decreased appetite
Decreased weight gain/weight loss
Insomnia
Nervousness
Headache
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Mechanism of action of atomoxetine

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Targets the noradrenaline transporter inhibiting the reuptake of noradrenaline

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Side effects of atomoxetine

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Decreased appetite
Headache
Sleepiness
Abdominal pain
Nausea and vomiting
HTN
Raised HR
Sexual dysfunction
Dizziness
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16
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ADHD medication associated with severe liver injury

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Atomoxetine

17
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Mechanism of action of guanfacine

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Selective agonist of alpha 2 a adrenergic receptors - mimics noradrenaline

18
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Side effects of guanfacine

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Sleepiness and fatigue
Headache
Abdominal pain

19
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Mechanism of action of clonidine

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Alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist - mimics noradrenaline

20
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Side effects of clonidine

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Orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness
Sedation
Dry mouth

21
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Area of the brain where ADHD medication is thought to have its effects on noradrenaline

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Prefrontal cortex

22
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Most common side effect of clonidine

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Postural hypotension

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