A mother of a 15 year-old male recently diagnosed with Kleine-Levin Syndrome asks the nurse if they should be started on pharmacological therapy. What should the nurse recommend to the client's mother?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A mother of a 15 year-old male recently diagnosed with Kleine-Levin Syndrome asks the nurse if they should be started on pharmacological therapy. What should the nurse recommend to the client's mother? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"In the early stages of this syndrome, a watchful waiting approach is recommended prior to suggesting pharmacological therapy"

Answer

"Your Healthcare Provider may prescribe carbamazepine in the early stages of this syndrome"

Answer

"It may be helpful for your Healthcare Provider to assess if lithium therapy will help your son"

Answer

"Stimulant pills and increased caffeine may help to combat your son's periods of intense sleep"

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