A Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)is Interested in Playing

question 11

Multiple Choice

A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is interested in playing the drums in the school band.The school nurse should:

• A)Recommend the child take private lessons and not join the band.
• B)Encourage the child to join the band.
• C)Consult with the physician about allowing the child to participate in band activities.
• D)Discourage the child from playing in the band.

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Definitions:

Depressive Episodes

Periods characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and other symptoms of depression.

Imipramine

A tricyclic antidepressant medication used primarily to treat major depression and enuresis (bedwetting) in children.

Tricyclic

A class of antidepressant drugs that block the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters, thus increasing their levels in the brain.

MAO Inhibitor

A class of drugs that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down neurotransmitters in the brain, used in treating depression.