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Nursing Considerations
Diagnosis
Signs and Symptoms
Medications
Alternative Treatments
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Caregivers should be taught to administer meds at this time
When is morning?
100
Signs and symptoms must be present for this many months before diagnosis can be made
What is 6 months
100
This is a broad symptom of ADHD in which one has a hard time focusing and is easily distracted
What is inattention
100
Name a stimulant medication that is used to treat ADHD
What is Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana) Dextratomoxetine (Stratteraoamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
100
With this type of therapy good behavior is rewarded while bad behavior is punished
What is Behavioral Therapy
200
Decreasing this will help relieve distractions
What is enviromental stimuli
200
Imbalance between these receptors and transporters may occur in those with ADHD
What is dopamine
200
These are the 3 broad symptoms of ADHD
What is Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity
200
This class of medications are used in the treatment of ADHD if stimulants and non stimulants are ineffective or if the individual has a mood disorder in conjunction with ADHD
What is antidepressants
200
This therapy involves listening to rhythmic beats on a computerized system in which the individual will try to mimic with hand or foots therapy is
What is Interactive Metronome
300
Name 2 nursing diagnosis that may be used for in those with ADHD
What is Self Esteem Disturbance Risk for Impaired Parenting Risk for Delayed Development Risk for loneliness
300
Decreased utilization of this substance in the brain may be found in those with ADHD
What is glucose
300
These are 2 symptoms of hyperactivity
What is Constantly fidgeting and squirming Often leaving seat in situations where sitting quietly is expected  Moving about frequently, often running or climbing inappropriately Talking excessively, trouble playing silently always “on the go,” as if driven by a motor
300
Side effects of of this class of medications include, decreased appetite,weight loss, problems sleeping, tics, and reduced growth rate
What are Stimulants
300
This type of therapy allows one to talk about issues that may be bothering them
What is Psychotherapy
400
A diet high in this may help balance adrenaline levels
What is fiber
400
Behaviors occur in these areas of life
What is home, work, school (all)
400
Blurting out answers, frequently interrupting, and intruding on others conversations or games are all symptoms under this broader category
What is impulsivity
400
This is a nonstimulant medication used to treat ADHD symptoms when stimulant meds are not effective or have bad side effects
What is Straterra
400
Identify 2 alternative treatments used for ADHD
What is Behavioral Therapy, Interactive Metronome, Psychotherapy,Family Therapy, and Social Skills training
500
Setting limits on what can help control symptoms of ADHD
What is behavior
500
This substance stimulates attention centers in the brain
What is dopamine
500
Name at least one positive symptom of ADHD
What is Creativity, Flexibility,Enthusiasm and Spontanity,and energy and drive
500
These are high blood pressure drugs used to treat ADHD symptoms, they commonly help with tics and insomnia caused by other ADHD Medications, and may also help with aggression that can occur in those with ADHD
What is Catapress (Clonidine), and guanfecine (Tenex).
500
These are 2 modifications that need to be made when using behavioral therapy
What is More frequent feedback Short term goals More frequent reminders about expectations Frequent changes in program to keep child interested