A Child Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is going to begin medication therapy. The nurse should plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?

• A) Central nervous system stimulants and non-stimulants
• B) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• C) Antipsychotic medications
• D) Anxiolytic medications

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Definitions:

Anosmia

A condition characterized by the loss of the ability to detect one or more smells.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation, providing the leading contribution about movement and sense of equilibrium.

Somatosensory Cortex

The somatosensory cortex is a part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Cerebellum

is a part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, posture, and balance.