Child and adolescent psychiatry: atomoxetine warning: practice question

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Psychiatry · Child and adolescent psychiatry: atomoxetine warning

Sample item

Which boxed warning applies to atomoxetine, used for ADHD in children and adolescents?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Increased suicidal ideation

Atomoxetine carries a warning for suicidal ideation in children and adolescents, so they need monitoring in early treatment. Rare cases of liver injury are also reported.

Option by option

  • A. Increased suicidal ideation (correct)

    Correct. Suicidal ideation is the boxed warning.

  • B. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a risk with lamotrigine and carbamazepine.

  • C. Agranulocytosis

    Agranulocytosis is a risk with clozapine and carbamazepine.

  • D. Cardiomyopathy

    Cardiomyopathy is not the boxed warning for atomoxetine.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is A, Increased suicidal ideation. Atomoxetine carries a warning for suicidal ideation in children and adolescents, so they need monitoring in early treatment.

Why is "Stevens-Johnson syndrome" not the answer?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a risk with lamotrigine and carbamazepine.

Why is "Agranulocytosis" not the answer?

Agranulocytosis is a risk with clozapine and carbamazepine.

Why is "Cardiomyopathy" not the answer?

Cardiomyopathy is not the boxed warning for atomoxetine.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Child and adolescent psychiatry: atomoxetine warning in Psychiatry. Rare cases of liver injury are also reported.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Child and adolescent psychiatry: atomoxetine warning?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.