The treatment team believes medication will help a patient diagnosed with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which class of medications does the nurse expect will be prescribed?
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Psychostimulants
c. Antipsychotics
d. Anxiolytics
ANS: B
Psychostimulants, such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, provide the basis for treatment of both adult and childhood ADHD. They are the most commonly used medications; therefore the nurse could expect the health care provider to prescribe a drug in this class. None of the other drugs listed as options have proven useful in the treatment of ADHD.
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