BMed Final

Front

What is Methylphenidate's boxed warning?

Back

Abuse, tolerance, severe depression on withdrawal

Front

How are Dextroamphetamine and Lisdexamfetamine's boxed warnings different from Methylphenidate?

Back

Dextroamphetamine and Lisdexamfetamine misuse may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse effects.

Answer explanation

Front

Simulants can affect growth: ​What are the two changes?

Back

Decreased Height & Weight

Answer explanation

Front

What is the Boxed warning for Atomoxetine (Atrattera), a selective NE reuptake inhibitor considered for treatment in patients with anxiety, insomnia, substance abuse, and orthostatic hypotension?

Back

Increased risk of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents

Front

What does Token Economy entail?

Back

Token Economy involves rewarding individuals with rewards for desired behaviors and loss of rewards with problem behavior.

Front

Ages 10-34, the 2nd leading cause of death is what?

Back

Suicide

Front

Most mild mental health issues in children can be treated from what kind of approach?

Back

Psychosocial approach

Answer explanation

Front

Medication, alone, should be used to treat a child or adolescent with a severe mental health need.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Usually want to combo treat with therapy and other interventions.

Front

Which age group is more likely to show impulse and aggressive behaviors in PTSD cases?

Back

Teens

Answer explanation

age 12-18

Front

What are the three proven non-pharmacologic treatments for PTSD in children?

Back

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Child parent psychotherapy, and Interaction therapy

Answer explanation

Children with 4 or more ACEs respond well to this treatment.