NRNP 6665 Week 3 Assignment 1,( 100% solved)/ NRNP 6665 PMHNP Care Across The Lifespan I

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NRNP 6665 Week 3 Assignment 1,( 100% solved)/ NRNP 6665 PMHNP Care Across The Lifespan 1 ,Week 3-Prescribing for Children and Adolescents There are many different treatment options for those suffering... from ADHD including medication management counselling and behavioral treatment, with sometimes a combination of all three being necessitated for many clients. However, the overall goal of any treatment for someone with ADHD is to help increase their attention span, slow their activity level, and decrease their impulsiveness to help them perform better in school, and build better relationships with their family and peers (Krull, 2019). Because not all drugs for ADHD are approved by the FDA for adolescents, some practitioners may choose to avoid using such medications in their treatment regimens for children, as there is typically not as much research done, however, that does not necessarily mean the drug is not safe. It is up to the advanced practitioner to know what drugs FDA and non-FDA are approved, as well as understanding the potential risk and benefits of both. With that being said, the following paper will discuss FDA and non-FDA-approved medications for the use of ADHD, with risks and benefits, as well as nonpharmacological treatment options that may prove to be beneficial. [Show More]

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