A child 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
b. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
c. Antipsychotic medications
d. Anxiolytic medications
ANS: A
Central nervous system stimulants increase blood flow to the brain and have proven helpful in reducing hyperactivity in children and adolescents with ADHD. The other medication categories listed would not be appropriate.
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