An 8-year-old child has been started on medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which drug classification is most commonly used to treat ADHD?

A) CNS stimulants
B) Antimanic agents
C) Anticonvulsants
D) Antipsychotics


A

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A nurse wants to become involved in community disaster preparedness and is interested in helping set up and staff first aid stations or community acute care centers in the event of a disas-ter

Which organization is the best fit for this nurse's interests? a. The Medical Reserve Corps b. The National Guard c. The Health Department d. A Disaster Medical Assistance Team

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Which precautions or instruction should the nurse teach the client who is going to have electroretinography of the eye?

A. "Wear dark glasses in sunlight to prevent eye pain." B. "Drink at least 3 L of water to flush the dye out of your system." C. "Avoid rubbing your eyes until the anesthetic drops have worn off." D. "Do not drive for the first 24 hours after the procedure because your vision will be blurred."

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A toddler playing with sand and water would be participating in _____ play

a. Skill c. Social-affective b. Dramatic d. Sense-pleasure

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