The parent of an 8-year-old child recently diagnosed with AD/HD verbalizes concerns about giving the child stimulants. The primary care NP should recommend:
a. modafinil (Provigil).
b. guanfacine (Intuniv).
c. bupropion (Wellbutrin).
d. atomoxetine (Strattera).
D
Atomoxetine is not a stimulant medication but is thought to be as effective as stimulant medications. It is the only nonstimulant treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for AD/HD that has been shown to be safe, well tolerated, and efficacious in the treatment of children.
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A) To keep track of where the immune sera was given B) To identify who gave the immune sera C) To avoid future reactions D) To identify the lot number of the immune sera used
You are caring for an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease. The patient has just returned to the unit to begin supplemental tube feedings through a gastrostomy tube. What should you be most concerned with the potential for?
A) Hypoglycemia B) Fluid volume excess C) Aspiration D) Constipation
The mind and body are connected in the provision of care. This statement describes
A) Homeopathic care B) Holistic care C) Altruistic care D) Allopathic care
After creating a family genogram, the nurse evaluates it, identifying which of the following?
A) Psychosocial interaction problems between family members B) Communication patterns between generations C) Power structure within the family configuration D) Health-illness patterns through the generations