NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse is teaching a medication class for parents of children with ADHD who are receiving stimulant medications. The nurse has reviewed reasons why the medications are restricted. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the parents make which response?

1. The use of these medications is restricted because the physician needs to evaluate our child more often

2. The use of these medications is restricted because they have the potential for abuse

3. The use of these medications is restricted so that the drug companies can make a bigger profit

4. The use of these medications is restricted so that the pharmacies can track the rate of drug abuse in our city

The correct answer is: The use of these medications is restricted because the physician needs to evaluate our child more often

The correct answer is A. This is because the statement accurately reflects the reason why the use of stimulant medications for ADHD is restricted - the physician needs to evaluate the child more often. It is important for healthcare providers to monitor the child's response to the medication, assess for any side effects, and adjust the dosage as needed to ensure the best outcomes for the child. Options B, C, and D are not correct because they do not accurately reflect the reasons why these medications are restricted. The potential for abuse, profit motives of drug companies, and tracking drug abuse rates in the city are not primary reasons for the restrictions on stimulant medications for ADHD.