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As you aware that the ADHD is stand for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships and difficulty at school or work..
Three mejor types of ADHD include the following:
Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and an amphetamine enantiomer that is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is also used as an athletic performance and cognitive enhancer, and recreationally as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant.
Methylphenidate, sold under the trade name Ritalin among others, is a stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a first line medication for ADHD. It may be taken by mouth or applied to the skin, and different formulations have varying durations of effect..
Nurse should teach the client about these 2 drugs bcoz that can affect the cns of a person so he must know about the drug that when it can take and how and the nurse must tell him the symptoms after taking the drug so that patients have awareness regarding the drug..