A Child Is Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . The prescriber orders a central nervous system stimulant. Which statement by the child's parent indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I should report insomnia and poor appetite to his provider."
• B) "I will make sure he takes his medication after breakfast every day."
• C) "This drug will make him less impulsive while he's at school."
• D) "This medication will help my child focus so he can learn new behaviors."

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Definitions:

Emotionally Stressful

Situations or events that cause significant emotional strain and tension.

Central Nervous System

The section of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with processing information from the senses and overseeing the functions of the body.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, often counteracting the fight or flight responses.

Facial Expression

The arrangement and movement of the facial muscles to convey emotion, information, or reactions.