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Next step: ADHD on methylphenidate, but partial response at lower doses and bad side effects at higher dose switch to amphetamine How to titrate up atomoxetine 25mg x 2 weeks, then 40mg x2 weeks, then 60mg Most common side effect of alpha agonist that limits their use in tx of ADHD bradycardia Mgmt: severe conduct disorder multisystemic tx Most efficacy in tx aggressive behavivour ASSOCIATED with ADHD stimulant 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic with greatest ...

Treats mainly positive signs of schizophrenia - first gen/conventional anti psychotics first gen/ conventional antipsychotics - Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Fluphenazine 2nd gen antipsychotics - Risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, clozapine 3rd gen antipsychotics - Aripiprazole Meds for schizophrenia - conventional antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics, 3rd gen antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizing agents, benzos Meds for Depres...

1st generation antipsychotic Chlorpromazine (thorazine) class 1st generation antipsychotic Haloperidol (Haldol) class dry mouth, constipation, fatigue, weight gain common side effects of 2nd generation antipsychotics positive what type of symptoms are covered by 1st generation antipyschotics positive and negative what type of symptoms are covered by 2nd generation antipsychotics agranulocytosis major dangerous side effect of Clozapine (Clozaril) 2n...

Hyperventilation - Answers What activation is useful for detecting absence seizures? sleep activation - Answers What activation is useful for detecting benign rolandic epilepsy? Anterior Cerebral Artery - Answers Which artery supplies the frontal pole and mesial cortex of frontal/parietal lobes? CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear) - Answers Which nerve is affected with neurofibromatosis/Von Recklinhausen's? ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) - Answers What drug treats infantile spasms? A...

While rational drug selection is based on the individual patient the aspect of rational drug selection addressing disease-specific information by a national medical or nursing organization is A. a guideline. B. cost. C. availability. D. patient hepatic and renal function. A. a guideline Drugs that alter synaptic transmission are much more selective than those that alter axonal conduction, why is this? a drug that affects the axonal conduction - non-selective effect. Drugs that alte...

When questions ask for a priority action...think about... ABC, airway breathing, circulation Maslows hierarchy If undecided on an answer due to high similarities, choose: the umbrella answer What is the most common side effect of olanzapine/zyprexa metabolic syndrome what is the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics Atypical 5HT2A specific 1st psychotic break... two actions to take UDS and r/o sub Consider IM Geodon or Invega Three AP with least w...

NCLEX NEXT GEN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+ What condition is commonly associated with PICA? - ANSWER- Anemia is common with PICA T/F NSAIDS can worsen asthma symptoms - ANSWER- TRUE Fexofenadine - ANSWER- antihistamine Hodgkin's lymphoma What are typical signs and symptoms of this disease? - ANSWER- chronic malignant disease of the lymph nodes affects the lympathic system S/S include: Sweats Painless Enlarged lymph n...

CLTM ASET 500-825 Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) Which eeg feature in the absence of drugs would indicate a poor prognosis? - answerburst suppression an elderly individual who has difficulty in learning the names of new neighbours and recalling old friends ? - answerMost likely has age associated memory impairment cup electrodes for prolonged cEEG recording may cause - answerSkin breakdown the current optimal monitor standards specify a screen containing_____ pixels an...

For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to the affected eye using: A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): Neuraminidase inhibitor The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR) is approximately: 6 hours-pts should be advise...

For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to the affected eye using: - Answer- A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - Answer- Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): - Answer- Neuraminidase inhibitor The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR) is approximately: - Answer- 6 ho...