Nursing interventions and care
Nursing interventions and care ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is prescribed methylphenidate. The nurse should inform the client that methylphenidate belongs to which of the following classifications of controlled substances?
Opioids are controlled substances that act on opioid receptors to produce analgesia, euphoria, sedation, and respiratory depression. They belong to Schedule II or III of controlled substances depending on their potency and formulation.
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to increase alertness, attention, and focus. It belongs to Schedule II of controlled substances, which have a high potential for abuse and dependence but have some accepted medical uses with severe restrictions.
Depressants are controlled substances that reduce anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. They belong to Schedule IV or V of controlled substances depending on their potential for abuse and dependence.
Hallucinogens are controlled substances that alter perception, cognition, mood, and behavior. They belong to Schedule I of controlled substances, which have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and dependence.
Correct answer: b) Stimulants
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to increase alertness, attention, and focus. It belongs to Schedule II of controlled substances, which have a high potential for abuse and dependence but have some accepted medical uses with severe restrictions.
Incorrect choices:
a) Opioids: Opioids are controlled substances that act on opioid receptors to produce analgesia, euphoria, sedation, and respiratory depression. They belong to Schedule II or III of controlled substances depending on their potency and formulation.
c) Depressants: Depressants are controlled substances that reduce anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. They belong to Schedule IV or V of controlled substances depending on their potential for abuse and dependence.
d) Hallucinogens: Hallucinogens are controlled substances that alter perception, cognition, mood, and behavior. They belong to Schedule I of controlled substances, which have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and dependence.