Chapter 43. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 43. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. A patient is receiving dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine). Review the following symptoms, and select the one for which the health care provider assesses the patient.
a. Bradycardia c. Increased appetite
b. Lethargy d. Irritability

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Which symptom would the health care provider expect to see in a patient receiving methamphetamine (Desoxyn)?
a. Decreased temperature c. Suppressed appetite
b. Increased blood pressure d. Relief of chest pain

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. A patient is receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin) for the treatment of narcolepsy. What long-term effects should the health care provider expect to monitor in this patient?
a. Drug tolerance c. Tachycardia
b. CNS excitation d. Tremors

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. When prescribing Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) to adults with ADHD the nurse practitioner will need to monitor:
a. Blood pressure
b. Blood glucose levels
c. Urine ketone levels
d. Liver function

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

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