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chads108

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A nurse is caring for a child with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which medications does the nurse anticipate may be prescribed for this child? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Adderall (amphetamine salts)
  B.
  Haldol (haloperidol)
  C.
  Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
  D.
  Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride)
  E.
  Strattera (atomoxetine)

Question 2

A mother brings a child to the clinic with concerns about attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which behavioral assessment findings support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Compulsive collecting
  B.
  Inability to stay in chair for a meal
  C.
  Nonstop talking
  D.
  Refusal to complete homework
  E.
  Sleeping whenever possible


zoeyesther

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Drugs most commonly used for ADHD include stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, and Strattera (a nonstimulant). Haldol is an antipsychotic. Prozac is an antidepressant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
ADHD is characterized by behaviors related to inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, or both. The child's inability to sit in a chair for meals, nonstop talking, and refusal to complete homework are all signs of possible ADHD. Compulsive collecting could relate to an anxiety disorder such as hoarding. Excessive sleeping could indicate depression.


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