The history of a child newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reveals that the child is experiencing sleeping difficulties. When providing care to this child, which medication would the nurse most likely expect to be prescribed?

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A sleep history should be taken before medications are prescribed. If problems exist, atomoxetine should be considered before psychostimulants such as methylphenidate. Bupropion is a second-line agent used. Clonidine, an alpha agonist, may be prescribed if symptoms do not improve with atomoxetine, psychostimulants, or second-line agents.

The History of a Child Newly Diagnosed with Attention Deficit