Week 7 Final Exam: NR546 NR-546

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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