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Atomoxetine (Strattera) has been prescribed for a school-age client newly diagnosed with ADHD. Which comment by the mother would indicate that the nurse should provide more teaching about this medication?
 
  1. I will keep this medication in a secure place, because it is popular as a recreationally abused drug.
  2. I will monitor my child's appetite and watch for excessive weight loss.
  3. I will monitor my child for a persistent cough that does not go away.
  4. I must look for signs of suicidal ideation.

Question 2

A friend of the nurse expresses concern that her husband might have narcolepsy. Which behavior would indicate to the nurse that he needs further workup by his health care provider?
 
  1. The husband falls asleep as soon as he lies down at night.
  2. The husband sometimes nods off and has difficulty staying alert at home Bible study gatherings.
  3. The husband has difficulty staying awake about 12 hours after having lunch each day.
  4. The husband puts his car in park every time he comes to a stoplight, because he often falls asleep for several minutes while waiting for the light to turn green.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Strattera is a nonstimulant used for the treatment of ADHD and does not appear to have abuse potential. It is not classified as a controlled substance.
Rationale 2: Weight loss and anorexia have been reported with Strattera use.
Rationale 3: The client might experience cough due to rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, or sinusitis on Strattera.
Rationale 4: The most serious adverse effect of Strattera is suicidal ideation.
Global Rationale: Strattera is a nonstimulant used for the treatment of ADHD and does not appear to have abuse potential. It is not classified as a controlled substance. Weight loss and anorexia have been reported with Strattera use. The client might experience cough due to rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, or sinusitis on Strattera. The most serious adverse effect of Strattera is suicidal ideation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: If the husband has a physically or emotionally draining job, it would not be unusual for him to fall asleep as soon as he lies down.
Rationale 2: Sleep apnea could contribute to symptoms of sleepiness during quiet activities. This is not one of the symptoms of narcolepsy.
Rationale 3: It is not unusual to get sleepy after eating a lunch heavy in fats and carbohydrates. This is not one of the four symptoms of narcolepsy.
Rationale 4: Sleep attacks are a symptom of narcolepsy. They are sudden bouts of sleep that can last 1030 minutes that occur during the daytime without warning.
Global Rationale: Sleep attacks are a symptom of narcolepsy. They are sudden bouts of sleep that can last 1030 minutes that occur during the daytime without warning. If the husband has a physically or emotionally draining job, it would not be unusual for him to fall asleep as soon as he lies down. Sleep apnea could contribute to symptoms of sleepiness during quiet activities. This is not one of the symptoms of narcolepsy. It is not unusual to get sleepy after eating a lunch heavy in fats and carbohydrates. This is not one of the four symptoms of narcolepsy.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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