Jonathon Hogan has had trouble at school beginning in kindergarten and for the past year. His teachers have consistently reported that he is easily distracted and wanders around the classroom even...

Jonathon Hogan has had trouble at school beginning in kindergarten and for the past year. His teachers have consistently reported that he is easily distracted and wanders around the classroom even during a lesson. Getting him to do his homework after school has been a struggle. Jonathon loves art and does well at video games. Because he is a happy-go-lucky child, his parents have assumed that it is Jonathon’s right-brain dominance that has created trouble with left-brain logical work. With more homework now in second grade, Jonathon is struggling to keep up in school. The school nurse suspects he may have ADHD. She has recommended an appointment with Jonathon’s health care provider and told his parents that Adderall may help Jonathan focus on his schoolwork.

1. What is ADHD and why would Jonathon be experiencing more difficulty as he becomes older?

2. How might amphetamine sulphate and dextroamphetamine (Adderall) help Jonathon with his ADHD?

3. What caregiver education would be appropriate regarding dextroamphetamine and amphetamine sulphate (Adderall)?