Patient 2:
Jessica is a 32-year-old female that was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She was
referred to your office by the psychologist that completed the ADHD assessment.
Jessica has always struggled in school and jobs. She is often “written up” at her job for
not completing tasks that are assigned to her. She becomes easily distracted by her
other co-workers. She finds herself spending a lot of time conversing with colleagues.
Her colleagues are frequently annoyed with her for constantly talking to them and
interrupting their work and tasks. Jessica is here to discuss medication options to treat
ADHD.
If your last name begins with:
A-D- Amphetamine and Pro’s patient 1
E-H- Amphetamines Con’s Patient 1
I-L- Methylphenidate Pro’s Patient 2
M-O- Methylphenidate Con’s Patient 2
P-R- Alpha Adrenergic Agonists Pro’s patient 2
S-T- Alpha Adrenergic Agonists Con’s Patient 2
U-W- Non-stimulants Pro’s Patient 1
X-Z- non-stimulants Con’s Patient 1
Pro
Con
Amphetamine
Amphetamine
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate
Alpha Adrenergic Agonist
Alpha Adrenergic Agonist
Non-Stimulant
Non-Stimulant
Once you are assigned your medication and stance (pro or con), begin considering the following questions in terms of your assigned argument to prepare for this debate:
What is the proposed mechanism of action of the medication(s). Why or why not might this be the most appropriate for the patient?
What are the advantages or disadvantages to your class of medication (options for different administration, length of duration, etc.)?
What are the advantages or disadvantages of the other medication options?
What possible side effects or considerations need evaluation?
Provide one example for each consideration—legal, ethical, and social implications—for prescribing the medication category.
Note: You will need to research both the pros and the cons of the medication category to support and defend your stance, as prescribed for the patient-specific case.