What Are Your Thoughts on Prescribing Stimulants for newly diagnosed ADHD adults?
I'm starting a new outpatient job this week.
Haven't done outpatient in a bit, was wondering what your thoughts are with :
1. Diagnosing ADHD in adults >21?
2. And prescribing stimulants (such as Adderall IR or Ritalin)?
And if you do prescribe stimulants, what should I do to be comprehensive?
1. Neuropsych testing?
2. What screening tests should I use? CAT-A? TOVA testing?
3. Should I get UDS on initial visit? And if so, how often do you do UDS on patients Rx stimulants?
Any...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Blitz2006 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
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