Author Question: A child with ADHD is prescribed long-acting methylphenidate. Which of the following would the nurse ... (Read 73 times)

bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A child with ADHD is prescribed long-acting methylphenidate. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the child and his parents about this drug?

A) Give the drug three times a day: morning, mid-day, and after school.
B) This drug may cause drowsiness, so be careful when doing things.
C) Some increase in appetite may occur, so watch how much you eat.
D) Take this drug every day in the morning when you wake up.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old girl with depression. She is having difficulty coping with her feelings of sadness and fear, which stem from her parents' recent divorce.

The girl has been prescribed antidepressant medication, but the mother thinks the girl would benefit from therapy. The nurse refers the mother to a therapist who specializes in which of the following types of therapy? A) Individual therapy
B) Play therapy
C) Behavioral therapy
D) Hypnosis

kescobar@64 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Response:
Long-acting methylphenidate is administered once daily in the morning, whereas the other forms are given three times a day. The drug typically causes difficulty sleeping and decreased appetite.

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
Play therapy is designed to change emotional status and encourages the child to act out feelings of sadness, fear, hostility, or anger. It is particularly beneficial for the younger child. Play therapy, rather than individual therapy, is recommended for the younger child. Hypnosis promotes deep relaxation, which is not the therapeutic goal for this child. Behavioral therapy is used to encourage appropriate behavior and would not address the girl's sadness.