Chapter 31 (4) Flashcards
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing tasks and who cannot seem to sit still. Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in this child?
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
The nurse is teaching a child and a parent about taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
My child should avoid products containing caffeine.
The parent of a child who is taking amphetamine (Adderall) to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) asks the provider to recommend an over-the-counter medication to treat a cold. What will the nurse tell the parent?
Avoid any products containing pseudoephedrine or caffeine.
The nurse is checking an 8-year-old child who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into a clinic for an annual well-child visit. The child takes methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin). Which assessments are especially important for this child?
Height, weight, and blood pressure
The parent of an adolescent who has taken methylphenidate 20 mg/day for 6 months for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) brings the child to clinic for evaluation of a recent onset of nausea, vomiting, and headaches. The parent expresses concern that the child seems less focused and more hyperactive than before. What will the nurse do next?
Ask the child whether the drug is being taken as prescribed.
The nurse is teaching a parent about methylphenidate (Ritalin) to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
I should consult a pharmacist when giving my child OTC medications.
The parents of a 6-year-old child diagnosed with ADHD will most typically describe their childs behavior as:
hyperactivity and decreased attention span.
A pediatric nurse admits a child who has a history of ADHD. The nurse is aware that ADHD may display as:
poor coordination and abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG).
A nurse is teaching the family of a child with ADHD about her diet and medications. The child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) every day. In teaching about the clients diet, it is most important that the nurse encourage the child to avoid which foods and/or drinks?
Caffeinated foods and drinks
A client with ADHD is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Based on the half-life of the drug, how often should the nurse administer the drug?
Twice a day
