Week 7 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Review Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
Answer:
-more potent that Ritalin, (IR & ER options), high risk of adverse effects
Question:
which methylphenidate medication is available in sprinkles if a child is having trouble swallowing pills?
Answer:
Ritalin
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Question:
which methylphenidate medication comes in a form of a transdermal patch?
Answer:
daytrana
Question:
which methylphenidate is biphasic long acting lasting up to 12 hours?
Answer:
concerta
Question:
what class does jorany PM belong too?
Answer:
methylphenidate
Question:
which stimulant medication is more potent than ritalin and have a higher risk of adverses effects?
Answer:
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
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Question:
amphetamines
Answer:
(think amping up) norepinephrine and dopamine releasing agents that are more stimulating than methylphenidates
Question:
amphetamines medications?
Answer:
amphetamines (adzenys), dextroamphetamine (Adderall), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Question:
amphetamines (adzenys)
Answer:
orally disintegrating extended release formula for children who can't swallow pills
avoid giving within 14 days of MAOIs
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Question:
dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
Answer:
most abuse and diverted, a. Often dosed in morning then in afternoon as needed
Question:
lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Answer:
- Biologically inactive until metabolized
- Less abuse and diversion
- Higher cost
Question:
CNS stimulants can cause what?
Answer:
- CNS stimulants can cause psychotic or manic symptoms with no prior
history or may exacerbate behavior disturbance symptoms in patient with pre-existing psychosis
- CNS stimulants may exacerbate comorbid anxiety or substance use
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