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Q
Stimulant ADHD medications?
A
Ritalin
Adderall
Focalin
Vyvanse
1
Q
Side effects of stimulant ADHD medications?
A
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
2
Q
Non stimulant ADHD drug?
A
Strattera
3
Q
Strattera side effects?
A
Suicide ideation GI disturbances Reduced appetite Wight Loss Urinary retention Dizziness Fatigue Insomnia
4
Q
What would you monitor on a patient taking a stimulant ADHD drug?
A
BP
Pulse
Height and weight
Drug abuse potential
5
Q
What would you monitor on a patient taking strattera?
A
Growth during therapy Agitation Irritability Suicidal behavior BP and pulse after each dose increase Urinary hesitancy/retention Sexual dysfunction
