Quiz 9: Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Approximately 3-7% of all school-aged children have an attention deficit.

As many as 70% of children with ADHD go on to demonstrate symptoms into their adult years.

Mydayis is available for both narcolepsy and ADHD.

The neurotransmitter serotonin has been implicated in the etiology of ADHD.

MRI and other scans have shown that neurotransmitter irregularities in the frontal striatal networks and in the cingulated gyrus may result in attention and learning disorders.

The Conner's Rating Scales Revised is often used in the assessment of ADHD.

Typical side effects of stimulants include hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, and headaches.

Stratera along with other stimulants may be habit forming.

Concerta, Metadate ER and Aptensio XR are longer-acting, sustained release formulated stimulants.

Buproprion and disipramine are common antidepressants used in the treatment of ADHD.

ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls.

ADHD remains one of the most treatable conditions in the DSM-5.

Approximately ____% of school-aged children demonstrate an attention deficit? A) 1-2% B) 3-5 % C) 3-7% D) 8-10%

What percentage of ADHD youth will go on to demonstrate adult ADHD? A) 40% B) 50% C) 60% D) 70%

Irregularities of which neurotransmitter(s) has been implicated in ADHD? A) Serotonin B) Norepinephrine C) Dopamine D) both b and c

Which of the following stimulants offers an oral liquid option? A) Concerta B) Dyanavel C) Adderal D) None of these

Which stimulant uses a polymer, multi-particulate bead system? A) Stratera B) Ritalin SR C) Tenex D) None of these

Which of the following is not a stimulant per se, but rather an antidepressant with stimulant qualities? A) Cylert B) Ritalin C) Stratera D) Adderal

A typical dose of Adderall for a child is in the range of: A) 5-10 mg per day B) 5-15 mg per day C) 5-30 mg per day D) 30-60 mg per day

Insomnia, a common side effect of stimulants, may be reduced by: A) Using stimulants with shorter half-lives. B) Using stimulants with longer half-lives. C) Combining stimulants with medications like Intuniv. D) Both a and c above.

Which drug for ADHD is less likely to be abused due to the nature in which it is metabolized? A) Ritalin B) Vyvanse C) Focalin D) None of these

For patients who cannot tolerate stimulants, Alpha-2 agonists such as ______ may be helpful. A) Concerta B) Daytrana C) Intuniv D) All of these