Deck 38: Central Nervous System Stimulants

Question 1

Behaviour associated with ADD in children includes:

A) forgetfulness.
B) daydreaming.
C) lack of interest.
D) all of the above.

Answer 1

all of the above.

Question 2

'Drug holidays' from dexamphetamine may be important to avoid:

A) addiction.
B) growth retardation.
C) insomnia.
D) cognitive impairment.

Answer 2

growth retardation.

Question 3

In order to promote maximum benefit for the treatment of narcolepsy,modafinil should be taken as a daily dose:

A) in the morning, or as two divided doses in the morning and at noon.
B) in the mid-afternoon.
C) with the evening meal.
D) at bedtime.

Answer 3

in the morning, or as two divided doses in the morning and at noon.

Question 4

Modafinil is useful in the treatment of:

A) ADD.
B) ADHD.
C) narcolepsy.
D) amphetamine addiction.