Goals for initiating stimulant medication therapy

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Questions

1. Discuss the current guidelines and goals for initiating stimulant medication therapy for ADHD in children. Consider alternative/complementary therapies.

2. Discuss the first line therapy for N.A. NP students only: Include a written prescription, using the template provided, as an appendix in your paper.

3. Explain the mechanism of action and contraindications related to stimulant medication in children.

4. Discuss the monitoring parameters you would implement for N.A.'s parents, school nurses, and teachers with the prescribed medication therapy.

5. Discuss specific patient education (including nutrition, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes) for the management of ADHD in children.

6. Discuss the most common side effects of stimulant medications in children, and your first course of action to manage them.

7. Discuss the laws in your state surrounding prescriptive authority related to stimulant medications, including telemedicine guidelines.

8. How does treatment for ADHD differ in adults versus children?

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