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tsand2

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?
 
  a. Central nervous system stimulants
  b. Tricyclic antidepressants
  c. Antipsychotics
  d. Anxiolytics

Question 2

When a 5-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair and runs over and slaps another child, what is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Instruct the parents to take the aggressive child home.
  b. Direct the aggressive child to stop immediately.
  c. Call for emergency assistance from other staff.
  d. Take the aggressive child to another room.


Liamb2179

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Central nervous system stimulants, such as methylphenidate and pemoline (Cylert), increase blood flow to the brain and have proved helpful in reducing hyperactivity in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The other medication categories listed would not be appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse should manage the milieu with structure and limit setting. Removing the aggressive child to another room is an appropriate consequence for the aggressiveness. Directing the child to stop will not be effective. This is not an emergency. Intervention is needed rather than sending the child home.


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