The caregiver of a school-aged child is telling the nurse the medication history. The caregiver tells the nurse that the child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and cannot recall the name of the medication. The nurse can expect the child to take which medication?
1. Caffeine
2. Benzodiazepine
3. Methylphenidate
4. Cocaine
3
Rationale 1:Caffeine is a CNS stimulant and not prescribed for ADHD.
Rationale 2:Benzodiazepines are CNS depressants and not prescribed for ADHD.
Rationale 3:Methylphenidate is commonly prescribed for ADHD.
Rationale 4:Cocaine is not prescribed for ADHD.
Global Rationale: Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant commonly prescribed for children diagnosed with ADHD. It has a calming effect on children who are inattentive or hyperactive. It stimulates the alertness center in the brain and allows the child to focus on task for longer periods. Benzodiazepines, caffeine, and cocaine are not prescribed for ADHD.
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