Pharmacotherapy of ADHD

Question 1

There is a higher rate of having ADHD if diagnosed in a…….

Answer 1

first degree relative

Question 2

What percentage of children with ADHD will have their diagnosis in adulthood?

Answer 2

one-third

Question 3

Increased risk for these two disorders if ADHD is left untreated

Answer 3

Substance use disorder
Antisocial personality disorder

Question 4

REVIEW:

Answer 4

Inattention symptoms
Hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms

Question 5

Dose-response effects of stimulants are seen in a ______ period of time

Answer 5

short

Question 6

Are stimulants dosed based on mg/kg in children? Why or why not?

Answer 6

No, variations in dosing is not found to be due to height or weight

Question 7

Which formulation is preferred in patients < 16kg: IR or ER?

Answer 7

IR, because limited low dose availability of long-acting stimulants

Question 8

T/F: Using two stimulants at the same time is recommended.

Answer 8

FALSE
Can use two different dosage forms of the same stimulant

Question 9

Which stimulant is taken in the evening between 6:30-9:30pm?

Answer 9

Jornay PM (methylphendiate hydrochloride)

Question 10

Vyvanse is a prodrug that is converted to what?

Answer 10

Dextroamphetamine