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    MP, a 7-year-old child, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and is being considered for medication. The child displays symptoms of inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks, and impulsivity. The physician may prescribe methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant and amphetamine-like drug, which could increase attention span and cognitive performance while decreasing impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness. Before administering medication, the nurse should complete a physical assessment including vital signs, height, weight, and growth evaluation and mental status assessment. Teaching includes taking the drug before meals, avoiding alcohol and caffeine,

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    MP, a 7-year-old child, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and is being considered for medication. The child displays symptoms of inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks, and impulsivity. The physician may prescribe methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant and amphetamine-like drug, which could increase attention span and cognitive performance while decreasing impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness. Before administering medication, the nurse should complete a physical assessment including vital signs, height, weight, and growth evaluation and mental status assessment. Teaching includes taking the drug before meals, avoiding alcohol and caffeine,

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    MP, a 7-year-old child, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and is being considered for medication. The child displays symptoms of inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks, and impulsivity. The physician may prescribe methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant and amphetamine-like drug, which could increase attention span and cognitive performance while decreasing impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness. Before administering medication, the nurse should complete a physical assessment including vital signs, height, weight, and growth evaluation and mental status assessment. Teaching includes taking the drug before meals, avoiding alcohol and caffeine,

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    ASSIGNMENT: Pharmacology

    MP, a 7-year-old child, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.


    The physician is considering putting the child on medication.

    1. What symptoms does a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder display?


    - Inattentiveness
    - Inability to concentrate
    - Restlessness (fidgety)
    - Hyperactivity (excessive and purposeless activity)
    - Inability to complete tasks
    - Impulsivity

    2. What medication might be prescribed? What class of drugs does the medication fall
    under?
    - Methylphenidate, an amphetamine-like drug, CNS stimulant

    3. What behavioral improvements might be seen after medication administration?


    - Increase a child's attention span and cognitive performance and to decrease
    impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness

    4. What physical assessment should be completed before medication administration?


    - Vital signs
    - Evaluate the patient's height, weight, and growth
    - Assess the mental status

    5. What teaching should the nurse include related to the use of methylphenidate?
    - Take drugs before meals
    - Avoid alcohol and caffeine assumption
    - Use sugarless gum to relieve dry mouth
    - Monitor weight and report weight loss twice a week
    - Avoid hazardous equipment when experience severe side effects
    - DO NOT ABRUPTLY STOP MEDICINE, seek counseling for child

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