ADHD meds

Question 0

Stimulant ADHD medications?

Answer 0

Ritalin
Adderall
Focalin
Vyvanse

Question 1

Side effects of stimulant ADHD medications?

Answer 1

Delays in growth and development 
Insomnia
Weight loss/anorexia 
Tachycardia - child has to be cleared from cardiac problems 
Increased BP
Abuse of meds.
Head ache 
Abdominal pain 
Lethargy

Question 2

Non stimulant ADHD drug?

Answer 2

Strattera

Question 3

Strattera side effects?

Answer 3

Suicide ideation 
GI disturbances
Reduced appetite
Wight Loss
Urinary retention
Dizziness 
Fatigue 
Insomnia

Question 4

What would you monitor on a patient taking a stimulant ADHD drug?

Answer 4

BP
Pulse
Height and weight
Drug abuse potential

Question 5

What would you monitor on a patient taking strattera?

Answer 5

Growth during therapy 
Agitation 
Irritability
Suicidal behavior 
BP and pulse after each dose increase 
Urinary hesitancy/retention
Sexual dysfunction