Question

question 6
1 pts
scenario: a 10-year-old patient with adhd is on methylphenidate but exhibits irritability and mood swings.
question: what should be considered next?
increase the dose of methylphenidate.
switch to a non-stimulant medication.
add an atypical antipsychotic.
change to a different stimulant.

Explanation:

When a patient on methylphenidate (a stimulant for ADHD) shows irritability and mood swings, increasing the stimulant dose (first option) may worsen these symptoms. Adding an atypical antipsychotic (third option) is not a first - line adjustment for stimulant - related side effects. Changing to another stimulant (fourth option) still uses a stimulant, and the side effects might persist. Switching to a non - stimulant medication (second option) is a reasonable next step as non - stimulants have a different mechanism and may not cause the same stimulant - related mood/irritability issues.

Answer:

B. Switch to a non - stimulant medication.