ADHD
Pharmacology
Pharmacology part 2
Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Implications
100

This must be stabilized before beginning treatment of ADHD

What is substance use disorder and bipolar disorder?

100

Treatment of choice for ADHD

What is CNS stimulants?

100

These are other medications used to treat ADHD

What is Atomoxatine, and Buproprion?

100

The outcome criteria is "Experienced no physical harm"

Risk for injury R/T Impulsive, accident-prone behavior; inability to perceive self-harm

100

This is what children with ADHD respond to the best 

What is positive reinforcement? 

200

These are the essential features of ADHD

What is developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity?

200

These are the side effects of CNS Stimulants

What is:

Insomnia

*Anorexia

Weight loss

Tachycardia

*Decrease in rate of growth and development

200

Individuals with history of seizures and eating disorders should not take this medication

What is Bupropion?

200

The outcome is "Interacts appropriately. Demonstrates a decrease in demanding behaviors"

What is Impaired social interaction R/T intrusive, immature behavior?

200

This is what should be done when assigning a task to a patient with ADHD

What is divide tasks into smaller, more attainable steps?

300

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

300

These are things to monitor when being treated with CNS stimulants

What is:Cardiovascular functioning

Increased risk for injury

Psychiatric symptoms may worsen

*Risk for dependence, abuse of medications


300

These are the side effects for Buproprion(Wellbutrin)

What is:

Palpitations, tachycardia

Anorexia, Weight loss

N/V

Constipation

300

The outcome is "Verbalizes positive aspects about self"

What is Low self-esteem R/T to dysfunctional family system, negative feedback?

300

This is a preferred environment for a patient with ADHD

What is limit stimuli and keep environment as quiet as possible to discourage overstimulation?

400

Common comorbid conditions associated with ADHD

What is depression, Bipolar, Autism, and Substance abuse disorders?

400

This is what you should do for patients receiving CNS stimulants

What is weigh them regularly and monitor for growth patterns?

400

These are things to monitor for when being treated with Atomoxatine

What is:

Cardiovascular and liver functioning 

Psychiatric symptoms may worsen

400

The outcome is "Cooperates with staff effort to complete tasks"

What is Noncompliance with task expectations R/T low frustration tolerance/ short attention span?

400

This is the one of the main priorities for patients with ADHD

What is ensuring the patient is protected from injury?