A nurse will prepare teaching materials for the

4. A nurse will prepare teaching materials for the parents of a child newly
diagnosed with ADHD. Information will focus on which medication likely to
be prescribed?
a. Paroxetine
b. Imipramine
c. Methylphenidate
d. Carbamazepine
ANS: C
Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are the drugs of choice for treating
children diagnosed with ADHD. Methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts
are most commonly used. None of the other drugs are psychostimulants used to
treat ADHD.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
REF: Pages 11-41, 56 (Table 11-2) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

5. What is the nurse’s priority focused assessment for side effects in a child
taking methylphenidate for ADHD?
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)
REF: Pages 11-41 to 43, 56 (Table 11-2) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
6. A desired outcome for a 12-year-old diagnosed with ADHD is to improve
relationships with other children. Which treatment modality should the
nurse suggest for the plan of care?

to enhance social outcomes. The other therapies would have lesser or no impact
on peer relationships.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)
REF: Page 11-43 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
7. The parent of a 6-year-old says, “My child is in constant motion and talks
all the time. My child isn’t interested in toys but is out of bed every
morning before me.” The child’s behavior is most consistent with
diagnostic criteria for
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
REF: Pages 11-35 to 38 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity