CAMHS Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
management of ADHD
A
ten week watch and wait period
then secondary referral
drug therapy: methylphenidate (first line in children), can switch to lisdexamfetamine
2
Q
monitoring for methylphenidate
A
side effects: abdo pain, nausea and dyspepsia
weight and height should be monitored every 6 months
