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APUS57 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 10-year-old child is receiving a CNS stimulant as treatment for ADHD. When developing the teaching plan for the parents, the nurse would include instructions about recording which of the following periodically?

A) Social interaction
B) Weight and growth
C) Voiding pattern
D) Sleeping pattern

Question 2

A client has been prescribed benzphetamine. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement while administering the drug?

A) Provide tea, coffee, and other stimulants.
B) Administer the drug around dinner time.
C) Avoid administering antidepressants.
D) Encourage the intake of carbonated caffeine beverages.

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the parents to monitor the weight and growth patterns of the child. The child's social interaction or sleeping pattern need not be recorded unless specified by the primary health care provider. Since the drugs administered for ADHD do not cause urinary retention, there is no need to monitor urinary patterns.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should ensure that benzphetamine, or any other anorexiant, is not taken concurrently with antidepressant medications. The nurse should avoid or decrease the use of coffee, tea, and carbonated beverages containing caffeine. The drug should be taken early in the day, not around dinner time, to avoid insomnia.