ILOs
- Understand the psychopharmacology of ADHD
- Explain the role of medication used to treat the symptoms of ADHD
- Describe the clinical properties of the medication and understand the issues associated with its prescribing
- Be aware of the BNF, BNF for children, and the existence of regulations surrounding prescription of controlled drugs
- Venn diagram showing how different neurotransmitters relate to different psychiatric conditions
- Diagrams showing monoamine synthesis and release
- Diagram showing dopamine synthesis/release
- Outline the features of ADHD leading to executive dysfunction
- Dopamine neurotransmission relative to ADHD
- Norepinephrine neurotransmission relative to ADHD
- How are the dopamine and norepinephrine mechanisms affected in ADHD?
- What is our goal when trying to relieve ADHD symptoms?
- So what are the various treatments available for ADHD?
- Venn diagram showing the comorbidities with ADHD
Stimulant Drugs
- How do psychostimulants work?
- How effective are psychostimulants?
- How are the different psychostimulants administered?