Child psychiatry: ADHD treatment: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Child psychiatry: ADHD treatment

Sample item

Which drug is a non-stimulant noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor used for ADHD, and has no abuse potential?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Atomoxetine

Atomoxetine is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor with onset over weeks, with rare hepatotoxicity and suicidal ideation warnings. Methylphenidate and amphetamines are stimulant first-line agents.

Option by option

  • A. Atomoxetine (correct)

    Correct. Atomoxetine is a non-stimulant for ADHD.

  • B. Dexamphetamine

    Dexamphetamine is a stimulant with abuse potential.

  • C. Methylphenidate

    Methylphenidate is a stimulant that blocks dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake.

  • D. Modafinil

    Modafinil is used in narcolepsy and is not a licensed ADHD drug.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is A, Atomoxetine. Atomoxetine is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor with onset over weeks, with rare hepatotoxicity and suicidal ideation warnings.

Why is "Dexamphetamine" not the answer?

Dexamphetamine is a stimulant with abuse potential.

Why is "Methylphenidate" not the answer?

Methylphenidate is a stimulant that blocks dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake.

Why is "Modafinil" not the answer?

Modafinil is used in narcolepsy and is not a licensed ADHD drug.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Child psychiatry: ADHD treatment in Psychiatry. Methylphenidate and amphetamines are stimulant first-line agents.

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 psychiatry: ADHD treatment?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

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.