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Strattera (atomoxetine) - ANSWER Classification: CNS Stimulant
Action: Increases attention span
Side Effects: Suicidal thoughts, dizziness, fatigue
Nursing Considerations: Many drug interactions, R/F cardiac problems
(monitor BP), children should not exceed 1.4mg/kg/day

Ritalin (methylphenidate) - ANSWER Classification: CNS Stimulant
Action: Produces CNS and respiratory stimulation
Side Effects: hyperactivity, tremor, insomnia, hypertension, tachycardia,
anorexia
Nursing Considerations: monitor BP (heart rate), which may delay
growth spurt, and notify the doctor for blurred vision, bumps, swelling, or
blistering

Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) - ANSWER Classification: CNS stimulant
Action: produces CNS and respiratory stimulants and increases attention
span in ADHD
Side Effects: hallucinations, insomnia, mania, nervousness, sudden
death, rhabdomyolysis, anaphylaxis
Nursing Considerations: Monitor BP, pulse, and respirations, obtain
family history for sudden death, assess for cardiac disease

Adderall (amphetamine) - ANSWER Classification: CNS stimulant
Action: releases norepinephrine from free nerve endings
Side Effects: hyperactivity, insomnia, tremors, anorexia, ED
Nursing Considerations: monitor virals, assess family for sudden death,
ventricle arrhythmia

Concerta (methylphenidate) - ANSWER Classification: CNS stimulant
Action: increased attention span in ADHD
Side Effects: hyperactivity, insomnia, hypertension, anorexia
Nursing Considerations: monitor BP, pulse, respirations, assess risk for
abuse

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