Question

The parents of a child receiving a central nervous system stimulant for treatment of attention deficit disorder asks the nurse why they are stopping the drug for a time. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "he probably doesn't need the medication anymore since he is getting older"
b. "we need to check and see if he still has symptoms that require drug therapy"
c. "the drug should be used for a specified period of time and then switched to another.
d. "he is prone to developing severe adverse effects if he stays on it any longer"

Answer 1

Answer:

b. "we need to check and see if he still has symptoms that require drug therapy"

Explanation:

The nurse should begin by saying that; ''This is essential to give rooms for observation of possible re-occurrence   of symptoms, during periodical therapy;so that  contingencies  measures for further treatment will be planned for and included in the treatment plan for a relapse. The nurse should  therefore conclude that;t in order to ensure this and for effective treatment plan to safeguard your treatments,there is always a need to  stop the drug administration for certain period of time.