ADHD

• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder


  Inappropriate degrees of inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity.
• Implementation: ADHD

  • Promote safety
  • Support groups for parents
  • DOC: Ritalin

  NC:

  • Given after meals to prevent anorexia
  • Given 6 hours before sleep to prevent insomnia
  • NOTE: ADHD medications may cause growth retardation.