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Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine) Medication
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Dextrostat Brand Names & Generic
Dextrostat Introduction & Indications
Dextrostat Dosage & Administration
Dextrostat Pharmacological Effects
Dextrostat Pharmacokinetics & Warning
Dextrostat Drug Interactions
Dextrostat Common Side Effects
Dextrostat Contraindications & Augmentation For Partial Response
Dextrostat Recommended Lab Test & Overdose
Dextrostat Tapering Withdrawal
Dextrostat Special Populations
Dextrostat AHA Guidelines
Dextrostat Important Pearls
Dextrostat Quiz
Dextrostat PDF
Dextrostat Quiz
“This quiz will evaluate your knowledge about Dextrostat medication”
Q1: A teenager with a history of ADHD presents with anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite, and weight loss after starting treatment with mixed amphetamine salts. What is the best course of action?
A) Increase the dose of medication
B) Continue the same dose
C) Reduce the dose of medication
D) Discontinue the medication
Q2: What aspect of ADHD is most likely to improve as children age?
A) Inattention
B) Hyperactivity
C) Impulsivity
D) Academic performance
Q3: Dextrostat is classified as which type of medication?
A) Antidepressant
B) Stimulant
C) Antipsychotic
D) Anxiolytic
Q4: What is the typical starting dose of Dextrostat for adults with ADHD?
A) 2.5 mg
B) 5 mg
C) 10 mg
D) 15 mg
Q5: Which condition is Dextrostat primarily used to treat besides ADHD?
A) Depression
B) Narcolepsy
C) Anxiety
D) Bipolar disorder
Q6: What is a common adverse effect of Dextrostat in adults?
A) Sedation
B) Insomnia
C) Increased appetite
D) Weight gain
Q7: What is a rare but serious side effect of Dextrostat?
A) Severe headache
B) Sudden death
C) Hair loss
D) Dry skin
Q8: How should Dextrostat be administered to reduce the risk of insomnia?
A) With food
B) In the morning
C) At bedtime
D) In the afternoon
Q9: Dextrostat is contraindicated in patients with which of the following conditions?
A) Hypertension
B) Glaucoma
C) Both A and B
D) Hyperthyroidism
Q10: What is a significant precaution to take when prescribing Dextrostat to individuals with a history of substance abuse?
A) Monitor liver enzymes closely
B) Monitor blood glucose levels
C) Exercise caution due to the risk of abuse and dependence
D) Avoid use entirely due to risk of interactions
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