A patient is being prescribed dextroamphetamine for the treatment of ADHD. During health education, the nurse should make the patient aware of the black box warning relating to
A) the risks of kidney failure.
B) the potential for abuse.
C) the risk of stroke with excessive doses.
D) the potential for unstable blood glucose levels.
B
Feedback:
A black box warning makes users of dextroamphetamine aware of the drug's high abuse potential. Black box warnings do not address the potential for renal failure, stroke, or unstable blood sugars.
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