ADHD
The three hallmark symptoms of ADHD.
What are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
First line tx for tension headaches
NSAIDS, acetaminophen
First line therapy for the behavioural symptoms of dementia
What is non-pharm interventions; exercise, identifying triggers, recreational therapy, CBT etc.
Parkinsons is a progressive disease related to the lack of this neurotransmitter
What is dopamine
Valproic acid is a first line treatment in all kinds of seizures except this type.
What are focal seizures
First line therapy for ADHD
What are long-acting stimulants
ex. Biphentin/concerta, Adderall XR, vyvanse
1st line therapy for mod-severe migraines
what are triptans (sumatriptan, almotriptan) + maxeran
In the treatment of Alzheimers disease, the first line pharmacologic treatment is this.
AChEIs (acetylcholinesterase inhibitors) ex. Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine, Rivastigmine
Levodopa/Carbidopa can be combined with this drug to reduce breakthrough of parkinon's symptoms
Dopamine agonists (ex. Pramipexole)
Long-term use of valproic acid puts the patient at higher risk of what?
what is Osteoporosis
This requires monitoring in children taking stimulants
BP, HR, height and weight (can affect growth), insomnia
side effects of triptans
what is facial flushing, dizziness, tingling, nausea, fatigue
Antipsychotics may worsen psychosis, and induce parkinsonian like symptoms in patients with this kind of dementia.
What is lewy body dementia
What is Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Side effects of dizziness, sedation, ataxia, nausea, and fatigue caused by AEDs can be mitigated by doing what?
Lowering the dose
Therapeutic goals of treating ADHD
Reducing symptoms, improving social function, improving self-esteem, and quality of life
Precautions and contraindications to the use of triptans include these conditions.
What are cardiovascular risk/disease, pregnancy, sustained hypertension, hemiplegic migraines, smoker, sulfa allergy
Treatment for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia should be reassessed in this time frame.
What is 3 months
This complementary therapy has been shown to reduce both cognitive and motor symptoms in patients with parkinson's disease
What is exercise
These two anti-epileptic drugs are the preferred drugs for pregnant women with epilepsy.
What are lamotrigine (Lamictal) and levetiracetam (Keppra)
This medication for ADHD can be mixed with water
What is Vyvanse
For maximum effectiveness, patients should take their abortive medication (triptans, NSAIDS, etc.) in this manner.
The first step in treating BPSD is to assess and treat what?
other medical conditions; infection, pain, constipation, depression, psychosis, malnutrition
The treatment of orthostatic hypotension in those with parkinson's disease includes these interventions.
increasing sodium and hydration
midodrine/domperidone
A baseline CBC, ALT and AST should be drawn and repeated in this timeframe.
What is 4-6 weeks, and then annually