Psychopharmacology

A concern with children on long-term therapy with CNS stimulant for ADHD is: a. Addiction b. Weight gain c. Substance abuse d. Growth suppression - a. Addiction Antipsychotic medications are thought to decrease psychotic symptoms by: a. Blocking reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin b. Blocking the action of dopamine in the brain c. Inhibiting production of the enzyme MAO d. Depressing the CNS - b. Blocking the action of dopamine in the brain Doses of bupropion should be administered at least 4 to 6 hours apart and never doubled when a dose is missed in order to prevent: a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Seizures c. Hypertensive crisis d. Extrapyramidal symptoms - b. Seizures Education for the client who is taking MAOIs should include which of the following? a. Fluid and sodium replacement when appropriate, frequent drug blood levels, signs and symptoms of toxicity b. Lifetime of continuous use, possible tardive dyskinesia, advantages of an injection every 2 to 4 weeks c. Short-term use, possible tolerance to beneficial effects, careful tapering of the drug at end of treatment d. Tyramine-restricted diet, prohibitive concurrent use of over-the-counter medications without physician notification - d. Tyramine-restricted diet, prohibitive concurrent use of over-the-counter medications without physician notification