The use of stimulant drugs such as pemoline (Cylert) and ...

[Caiter2013]

The use of stimulant drugs such as pemoline (Cylert) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) are well documented for their use in which of the following diagnoses, in addition to their use in attention-deficit disorder?
 
  a. narcolepsy
  b. catatonic schizophrenia
  c. dissociative disorder
  d. fugue state

Question 2

In nursing rounds, the charge nurse shares with the group that a client, who was admitted last night, is a 59-year-old male with hypertension. This is his first psychiatric hospitalization.
 
  The behaviors on admission were suspiciousness and agitation. The information shared may be considered a part of the nursing: a. evaluation
  b. assessment
  c. goals
  d. intervention

[catron30]

Answer to Question 1

A
The use of Cylert and Ritalin are well documented for treating narcolepsy. These stimulants reduce the narcoleptics' chronic sleepiness, but must be given chronically. Most likely an individual treating narcolepsy with these stimulants will have to use them for the rest of his or her life.

Answer to Question 2

B
Assessment in psychiatric nursing involves information obtained on admission. This would include both subjective data obtained by the client and objective data that the nurse has obtained. Information is obtained from the interview and the client history and physical examination.

[Caiter2013]

Thank you

[catron30]

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