Question 1

Which drug for ADHD is less likely to be abused due to the nature in which it is metabolized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin 
B)  Vyvanse 
C)  Focalin 
D)  None of these 
A)  Ritalin 
B)  Vyvanse 
C)  Focalin 
D)  None of these B

Question 2

Typical side effects of stimulants include hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, and headaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not a stimulant per se, but rather an antidepressant with stimulant qualities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cylert 
B)  Ritalin 
C)  Stratera 
D)  Adderal 
A)  Cylert 
B)  Ritalin 
C)  Stratera 
D)  Adderal C

Question 4

ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which stimulant uses a polymer, multi-particulate bead system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratera 
B)  Ritalin SR 
C)  Tenex 
D)  None of these 
A)  Stratera 
B)  Ritalin SR 
C)  Tenex 
D)  None of these

Question 6

A typical dose of Adderall for a child is in the range of:

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 mg per day 
B)  5-15 mg per day 
C)  5-30 mg per day 
D)  30-60 mg per day 
A)  5-10 mg per day 
B)  5-15 mg per day 
C)  5-30 mg per day 
D)  30-60 mg per day

Question 7

Approximately 3-7% of all school-aged children have an attention deficit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Concerta, Metadate ER and Aptensio XR are longer-acting, sustained release formulated stimulants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Stratera along with other stimulants may be habit forming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The neurotransmitter serotonin has been implicated in the etiology of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mydayis is available for both narcolepsy and ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Approximately ____% of school-aged children demonstrate an attention deficit?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2% 
B)  3-5 % 
C)  3-7% 
D)  8-10% 
A)  1-2% 
B)  3-5 % 
C)  3-7% 
D)  8-10%

Question 13

Insomnia, a common side effect of stimulants, may be reduced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Using stimulants with shorter half-lives. 
B)  Using stimulants with longer half-lives. 
C)  Combining stimulants with medications like Intuniv. 
D)  Both a and c above. 
A)  Using stimulants with shorter half-lives. 
B)  Using stimulants with longer half-lives. 
C)  Combining stimulants with medications like Intuniv. 
D)  Both a and c above.

Question 14

Irregularities of which neurotransmitter(s) has been implicated in ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  both b and c 
A)  Serotonin 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  both b and c

Question 15

Which of the following stimulants offers an oral liquid option?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concerta 
B)  Dyanavel 
C)  Adderal 
D)  None of these 
A)  Concerta 
B)  Dyanavel 
C)  Adderal 
D)  None of these

Question 16

MRI and other scans have shown that neurotransmitter irregularities in the frontal striatal networks and in the cingulated gyrus may result in attention and learning disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For patients who cannot tolerate stimulants, Alpha-2 agonists such as ______ may be helpful.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concerta 
B)  Daytrana 
C)  Intuniv 
D)  All of these 
A)  Concerta 
B)  Daytrana 
C)  Intuniv 
D)  All of these

Question 18

As many as 70% of children with ADHD go on to demonstrate symptoms into their adult years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Conner's Rating Scales Revised is often used in the assessment of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

ADHD remains one of the most treatable conditions in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which drug for ADHD is less likely to be abused due to the nature in which it is metabolized?

Typical side effects of stimulants include hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, and headaches.

Which of the following is not a stimulant per se, but rather an antidepressant with stimulant qualities?

ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls.

Which stimulant uses a polymer, multi-particulate bead system?

A typical dose of Adderall for a child is in the range of:

Approximately 3-7% of all school-aged children have an attention deficit.

Concerta, Metadate ER and Aptensio XR are longer-acting, sustained release formulated stimulants.

Stratera along with other stimulants may be habit forming.

The neurotransmitter serotonin has been implicated in the etiology of ADHD.

Mydayis is available for both narcolepsy and ADHD.

Approximately ____% of school-aged children demonstrate an attention deficit?

Insomnia, a common side effect of stimulants, may be reduced by:

Irregularities of which neurotransmitter(s) has been implicated in ADHD?

Which of the following stimulants offers an oral liquid option?

MRI and other scans have shown that neurotransmitter irregularities in the frontal striatal networks and in the cingulated gyrus may result in attention and learning disorders.

For patients who cannot tolerate stimulants, Alpha-2 agonists such as ______ may be helpful.

As many as 70% of children with ADHD go on to demonstrate symptoms into their adult years.

The Conner's Rating Scales Revised is often used in the assessment of ADHD.

ADHD remains one of the most treatable conditions in the DSM-5.

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

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Exam 8: Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Which drug for ADHD is less likely to be abused due to the nature in which it is metabolized?

Typical side effects of stimulants include hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, and headaches.

Which of the following is not a stimulant per se, but rather an antidepressant with stimulant qualities?

ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls.

Which stimulant uses a polymer, multi-particulate bead system?

A typical dose of Adderall for a child is in the range of:

Approximately 3-7% of all school-aged children have an attention deficit.

Concerta, Metadate ER and Aptensio XR are longer-acting, sustained release formulated stimulants.

Stratera along with other stimulants may be habit forming.

The neurotransmitter serotonin has been implicated in the etiology of ADHD.

Mydayis is available for both narcolepsy and ADHD.

Approximately ____% of school-aged children demonstrate an attention deficit?

Insomnia, a common side effect of stimulants, may be reduced by:

Irregularities of which neurotransmitter(s) has been implicated in ADHD?

Which of the following stimulants offers an oral liquid option?

MRI and other scans have shown that neurotransmitter irregularities in the frontal striatal networks and in the cingulated gyrus may result in attention and learning disorders.

For patients who cannot tolerate stimulants, Alpha-2 agonists such as ______ may be helpful.

As many as 70% of children with ADHD go on to demonstrate symptoms into their adult years.

The Conner's Rating Scales Revised is often used in the assessment of ADHD.

ADHD remains one of the most treatable conditions in the DSM-5.

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

Case Vignettes: Children

Case Vignettes: Adolescents

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