Exam 3 Review

Question 1

symptoms of ADHD with age

Answer 1

symptoms change with age

Question 2

which antidepressant is approved for use in children for depression

Answer 2

Escitalopram (Lexapro) - 12+

Fluoxetine (Prozac) - 6+

Question 3

Nonstimulant med for ADHD

Answer 3

Strattera (atomoxetine)

Question 4

Is an EKG required before prescribing stimulant for ADHD

Answer 4

No

Question 5

medication FDA approved for ADHD that is a prodrug

Answer 5

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) - cannot be snorted!

Question 6

Thiamine deficiency in ETOH disorder

Answer 6

Korsakoff’s syndrome

Question 7

What medication do we need to wait to start until a person is at least in partial withdrawal?

Answer 7

buprenorphine

Question 8

Education for Antabuse (Disulfurim)

Answer 8

Avoid anything with alcohol including vanilla and cough medication

Question 9

Biggest concern for older adults

Answer 9

polypharmacy

Question 10

antidepressants with least drug to drug interactions

Answer 10

citalopram, sertraline, venlafaxine, mirtazapine, bupropion, duloxetine

Question 11

FDA approved meds for aggression in children

Answer 11

Risperdal

Abilify

Question 12

antidepressants with the most drug to drug interactions

Answer 12

paroxetine and fluoxetine