Author Question: A 14-year-old teen has been taking Strattera for several months. The nurse should be aware that ... (Read 53 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 14-year-old teen has been taking Strattera for several months. The nurse should be aware that Strattera can:

1. Increase the risk for suicidal ideations in adolescents.
2. Has an extended release formula.
3. Is the best option for ADHD in adolescents.
4. Requires frequent blood tests to check for therapeutic ranges.

Question 2

Which, if any, of the following standards of practice are applicable only to advanced practice nurses?

1. Assessment
2. Nursing diagnosis
3. Outcomes identification
4. None of the above

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Feedback
1. Long-term use of Strattera can lead to suicidal ideations in teens.
2. No extended release formula is currently available.
3. Use of Strattera should be avoided in teens.
4. Therapeutic ranges are done through observations, not blood tests.

Answer to Question 2

4
Feedback
1. Assessment is required of both registered and advanced practice nurses.
2. Registered and advanced practice nurses are able to create nursing diagnosis for a patient.
3. Registered and advanced practice nurses are able to identify outcomes for a patient.
4. Assessment, nursing diagnosis, and outcome identification are the responsibility of registered nurses at all levels of practice.