Which of the following statements about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are true? (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) ADHD is more common in boys than in girls.
B) Children with ADHD tend to be of below-average intelligence.
C) ADHD is a genetic disease.
D) Children with ADHD are often treated with the use of stimulants.
E) Children with ADHD often benefit from behavior modification tools like limit setting, reward systems, and positive reinforcement.
F) Even though we think of ADHD as a disorder in children, adults can also have it.
A, D, E, F
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The nurse using developmental theory offers anticipatory guidance on preventing injuries to the family of a preschooler. What concepts guide this information?
A. Coordination lagging behind activity B. Development of personal values and ethics C. Impact of friends and peer group D. Poor judgment about safety risks E. Toddler's increasing physical abilities
The physician has started a patient on propranolol (Inderal LA), a beta blocker. The nurse knows this drug is used in the treatment of migraine headaches and which other conditions?
a. Angina b. Hyperlipidemia c. Bradycardia d. Bronchospasm
An older man who recently had a myocardial infarction is being discharged home from the hos-pital. He tells a nurse, "I am really worried about having sex with my wife. I am afraid that I am going to have another heart attack."
The best response by the nurse includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. "If you are able to engage in mild to mod-erate physical activity without symptoms, you can resume sexual activity." b. "You really should not engage in sexual activity until 3 months have passed post heart attack." c. "It is best if you avoid eating a large meal for several hours before you have sexual relations." d. "If you have chest pain while having sex, stop and rest, and take your nitroglycerin." e. "You might want to consider some alter-nate positions that avoid strain."
During data collection, the nurse learns the patient is allergic to shellfish. Which precautions should be implemented during the patient's hospitalization?
a. The patient should be placed in a private room. b. The kitchen should use dedicated equipment for all of the patient's food preparation. c. Iodine-based skin preparations should be replaced with different bactericidal cleansers. d. The patient's allergy should be noted on the medical record and communicated clearly to all caretakers.