ADHD
This must be stabilized before beginning treatment of ADHD
What is substance use disorder and bipolar disorder?
Treatment of choice for ADHD
What is CNS stimulants?
These are other medications used to treat ADHD
What is Atomoxatine, and Buproprion?
The outcome criteria is "Experienced no physical harm"
Risk for injury R/T Impulsive, accident-prone behavior; inability to perceive self-harm
This is what children with ADHD respond to the best
What is positive reinforcement?
These are the essential features of ADHD
What is developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity?
These are the side effects of CNS Stimulants
What is:
Insomnia
*Anorexia
Weight loss
Tachycardia
*Decrease in rate of growth and development
Individuals with history of seizures and eating disorders should not take this medication
What is Bupropion?
The outcome is "Interacts appropriately. Demonstrates a decrease in demanding behaviors"
What is Impaired social interaction R/T intrusive, immature behavior?
This is what should be done when assigning a task to a patient with ADHD
What is divide tasks into smaller, more attainable steps?
ADHD categorized by clinical presentation
What is:
Combined type(meeting the criteria for both inattention and hyperactivty/impulsivity)
Predominantly inattentive presentation
Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation
These are things to monitor when being treated with CNS stimulants
Increased risk for injury
Psychiatric symptoms may worsen
*Risk for dependence, abuse of medications
These are the side effects for Buproprion(Wellbutrin)
What is:
Palpitations, tachycardia
Anorexia, Weight loss
N/V
Constipation
The outcome is "Verbalizes positive aspects about self"
What is Low self-esteem R/T to dysfunctional family system, negative feedback?
This is a preferred environment for a patient with ADHD
What is limit stimuli and keep environment as quiet as possible to discourage overstimulation?
Common comorbid conditions associated with ADHD
What is depression, Bipolar, Autism, and Substance abuse disorders?
This is what you should do for patients receiving CNS stimulants
What is weigh them regularly and monitor for growth patterns?
These are things to monitor for when being treated with Atomoxatine
What is:
Cardiovascular and liver functioning
Psychiatric symptoms may worsen
The outcome is "Cooperates with staff effort to complete tasks"
What is Noncompliance with task expectations R/T low frustration tolerance/ short attention span?
This is the one of the main priorities for patients with ADHD
What is ensuring the patient is protected from injury?