ADHD
(Diagnosis & Pathophysiology)
(Diagnosis & Pathophysiology)
This ADHD symptom subtype often persists into adulthood while hyperactivity declines.
What is inattention (and impulsivity)?
All stimulant medications used for ADHD fall under this DEA schedule.
What is Schedule II?
This medication is a part of the TCA drug class and has a BBW for an increase in suicidal thoughts or actions. It is approved for Insomnia.
What is Silenor? (doxepin)
Two main processes underlying seizure development in epilepsy
What are neuronal hyperexcitability and hypersynchronization?
What color Lamictal starter kit would you give a patient who is currently taking phenobarbital?
What is the color green?
According to DSM-V, how many symptoms are required for ADHD diagnosis in adults ≥17 years old?
What is 5 or more symptoms?
This is the boxed warning associated with all stimulant medications.
What is abuse, misuse, and addiction?
This serious boxed warning applies to zolpidem, eszopiclone, and zaleplon.
What are complex sleep behaviors that can lead to serious injury or death?
This test records electrical activity and is most commonly used to support epilepsy diagnosis.
What is an EEG?
Patients prescribed these ASMs would need to be tested for HLA - B*1502 if of asian descent.
What is carbamazepine, phenytoin and oxcarbazepine?
In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, several symptoms must have been present before what age?
What is the age 12?
This stimulant formulation uses an OROS delivery system and may cause a “ghost tablet.”
What is Concerta?
Which narcolepsy medication is only available through a REMS program due to it being a strong CNS depressant?
What is Sodium Oxybate?
This seizure type starts only on one side of the brain/ The patient is awake and aware during this seizure.
What is focal onset aware seizures ( simple partial seizures)
Which Valproate acid derivative is best for someone experiencing GI issues?
What is Divalproex delayed-release (DR) tablets?
Stimulant use has been shown to increase thickness in this brain region in ADHD patients.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
What is the increased risk of suicidal ideation?
What is the primary treatment for restless leg syndrome?
What is gabapentin enacarbil?
This non-motor type seizure causes sudden arrest of behavior, blank stares with a brief upward rotation of the eyes lasting 2 to 30 seconds.
What is a Generalized Absence Seizure?
Phenytoin IV administration rate should not exceed _________ and fosphenytoin IV rate should not exceed _________; if given faster, hypotension and ____________ can occur
What are 50 mg/minute, 150 mg PE/minute, and cardiac arrhythmias?
What catecholamines are involved in ADHD?
What is dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine?
An MD called for your advice on what ADHD medication to prescribe to his patient, who is a recovering drug addict but needs a stimulant medication. What would you recommend?
What is lisdexamfetamine?
( If injected or snorted the fast effect is muted, it has a lower abuse potential)
What are the names of the three Hypnotic medications?
What is Eszopiclone (Lunesta)?
What is Zolpidem ( Ambien)?
What is Zaleplon (Sonata)?
What are the two main seizure triggers?
What is hyperventilation and photostimulation?
An MD called and asked your opinion on an ASD that would be helpful in his female patient, who is 10 weeks pregnant and is experiencing generalized seizures and has a past medical history of bipolar disorder. What medication would you recommend?
What is Lamotrigine?