Cognitive Enhancers

Question 0

Immediate release methylphenidate

Answer 0

Ritalin

Question 1

Sustained release Methylphenidate

Answer 1

Concerta

Question 2

Sustained release amphetamine

Answer 2

Adderal

Question 3

Immediate release amphetamines

Answer 3

Dexedrine

Question 4

Enhanced dopamine release and blocks reuptake and acts as a MAOI and increases NT levels

Answer 4

Methylphenydate

Question 5

Acts in prefrontal and limbic cortex for focus. Areas that involve motor activity are active at toxic/euphoric doses.

Answer 5

Methylphenidate and Amphetamines

Question 6

The only ADHD med with no abuse and approved for adult ADHD treatment

Answer 6

Atamoxetine

Question 7

Is a highly selective NE reuptake inhibitor

Answer 7

Atomoxetine (straterra)

Question 8

AD treatment: Increases risk of stomach ulcers

Answer 8

Galanatiamine

Question 9

AD Treatment: More GI problems than other AChE inh.

Answer 9

Rivastigmine

Question 10

Enzyme blocked by A.D. drugs

Answer 10

Acetylcholine esterase

Question 11

AD Drug that may cause liver damage

Answer 11

Tacrine

Question 12

AD drug that causes constipation, dizziness, headache, confusion

Answer 12

Memantine

Question 13

AD drug that’s also an antagonist for the NMDA glutamate receptor

Answer 13

Memantine

Question 14

AD drug that also inhibits BuChE

Answer 14

Rivastigmine

Question 15

AD drug that causes coma, seizures, and bleeding

Answer 15

Ginko biloba

Question 16

Wakefulness enhancers:

Answer 16

Modafinil, armodafinil

Question 17

Increase release of NE and DA, elevate hypothalamic histamine levels

Answer 17

Modafinil, armodafinil