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1. Kasey fractured his ankle in two places and is asking for medicationfor his pain. The appropriate first-line medication would be: - Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin) 2. Jack, age 8, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate, which are: - Insomnia and decreased appetite 3. Monitoring for a child on methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes: - ADHD symptoms - Routine height and weight checks - Amount of methylphenidate being used 4. When prescribing Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) toadultswith ADHD the nurse practitioner will need to monitor: - Blood pressure 5. Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders include: - Thinking a partial response to medication is acceptable 6. An appropriate first-line drug to try for mild to moderate generalizedanxiety disorder would be: - Buspirone (Buspar) 7. An appropriate drug to initially treat panic disorder is: - Diazepam (Valium) 8. Prior to starting antidepressants, patients should have laboratory testing to
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