A child with ADHD will begin medication therapy. The nurse should ...

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A child with ADHD will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?
 
  a. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  b. Antipsychotic medications
  c. Anxiolytic medications
  d. Psychostimulant drugs

Question 2

The false statement about older adults is
 
  1. there are more than 60 causes associated with dementia.
  2. dementia may be reversible if the cause is discovered and treated early.
  3. with normal aging, delirium and lapses of memory commonly occur.
  4. Alzheimer's disease may be reversible if the cause is discovered and treated early.

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Answer to Question 1

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Psychostimulant drugs, such as methylphenidate and pemoline (Cylert), increase blood flow to the brain and have proved helpful in reducing hyperactivity in persons with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The other medication categories listed are not indicated.

Answer to Question 2

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Alzheimer's disease is progressive, not reversible at any stage.

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