16 Questions
Which category of medications is typically used to treat ADHD?
Psychostimulants
What is the primary mechanism of action of Vyvanse for treating ADHD?
Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake
Which side effect is commonly associated with the use of Ambien for sleep disorders?
Daytime drowsiness
What is the main concern regarding prescribing stimulants to individuals with ADHD?
Increased risk of substance use
Which neurotransmitters are dysregulated in individuals with mood issues and low achievement?
Dopamine and norepinephrine
What is a possible effect of using stimulants with shorter half-lives to control insomnia?
Increased drowsiness during the day
What is the primary neurotransmitter targeted by psychostimulants used to treat ADHD?
Dopamine
Which medication is specifically mentioned for addressing 'Time Blindness' in ADHD treatment?
Intuniv
Which medication used for personality disorders acts as a long-acting benzodiazepine?
Long-acting Benzos
Which medication is known for being a selective modulation of the GABA receptor in treating sleep disorders?
Ambien
Which of the following is true regarding the effects of Buprenorphine for pain management?
It has a ceiling effect where its action stops at a certain point.
What is the main concern associated with prescribing stimulants for individuals with ADHD?
Increased risk of substance abuse.
Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in managing emotional and social conflict in individuals with ADHD?
Norepinephrine
Which drug utilization concern is associated with the use of Alpha-2 agonists like Intuniv in ADHD treatment?
Elevated blood pressure.
What is the most common risk factor for addiction among Adderall users according to the provided text?
Dysregulation of dopamine and norepinephrine
What percentage of black children are not diagnosed or treated properly for ADHD?
50%
This quiz covers the broad categories of medications used to treat ADHD, sleep disorders, personality disorders clusters, and pain. Topics include psychostimulants for ADHD, increasing prefrontal dopaminergic activity, arousal levels via norepinephrine activity, addressing time blindness, and more.
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