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Medication Assistant Training

Medication Assistant Training. Module 7 ADHD and ADD Emotional/ Behavioral/Psychosocial Disorders. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a developmental disorder affecting the behavior, attention and learning of children. Symptoms include: distraction trouble concentrating

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Medication Assistant Training

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  1. Medication Assistant Training Module 7 • ADHD and ADD • Emotional/ Behavioral/Psychosocial Disorders

  2. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder • ADHD is a developmental disorder affecting the behavior, attention and learning of children. • Symptoms include: • distraction • trouble concentrating • impulsive and acting-out behavior.

  3. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder • Many students diagnosed with ADHD have difficulty staying seated and may be fidgety. • Others may sit quietly, daydream, and appear “spaced out”.

  4. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder The medications commonly used for ADHD are: • Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants: • Methylphenidate (Ritalin). • Pemoline (Cylert). • Dextroamphetamine Sulfate (Dexedrine). • Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall) • Antidepressants: • Amitriptyline pamoate (Elavil). • Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) Common side effects of the medications used to treat ADHD include: • loss of appetite; insomnia; headache; nausea; abdominal discomfort, and nervousness.

  5. Non-Stimulant Medication for ADHD Strattera • Possible side-effects: • The most common side effects were upset stomach, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, and mood swings. • Most children in clinical studies who experienced side effects were not bothered enough to stop using Strattera.

  6. Behavioral/Emotional/Psychosocial Disorders Students may manifest these disorders by a number of signs and symptoms. • Depression symptoms • Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness • Loneliness, isolation or withdrawal • Feelings of sadness • Self-deprecatory statements • Suicidal ideas, expressions or attempts.

  7. Behavioral/Emotional/Psychosocial Disorders • Anxiety disorders • Panicky and cannot be calmed down. • Repetitious behaviors. • Psychotic disorders: • Paranoid. • Hearing voices. • Hallucinations. • Delusions. • Withdrawal.

  8. Behavioral/ Emotional/Psychosocial Disorders Medications commonly used are: • Antidepressants: • Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil) • Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin). • Clomipramine hydrochloride (Anafranil). • Desipramine hydrochloride (Pertofran). • Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac). • Imipramine hydrochloride (Tofranil). • Paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil). • Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil). • Sertraline hydrochloride (Zoloft). • Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate).

  9. Behavioral/ Emotional/Psychosocial Disorders • Antianxiety agents: • Buspirone hydrochloride (BuSpar). • Diazepam (Valium). • Oxazepam (Serax). • Chlordiazepoxide (Librium). • Lorazepam (Ativan). • Flurazepam (Dalmane). • Alprazolam (Xanax).

  10. Behavioral/ Emotional/Psychosocial Disorders • Antipsychotic agents: • Thioridazine (Mellaril). • Trifluoperazine (Stelazine). • Prochlorperazine (Compazine). • Chlorprothixene (Tractan). • Pimozide (Orap). • Haloperidol (Haldol). • Lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithobid). • Common side effect of these medications used in managing behavioral/emotional/psychosocial disorders include: • nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; tremors; malaise (out of sorts feeling); “spaced out”; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; sedation; and seizures.

  11. Test Your Knowledge! • Now you may proceed to the next module. Information from curriculum developed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama Department of Education.

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