A Physician Orders Methylphenidate (Ritalin)for a Child Diagnosed with ADHD

question 8

Multiple Choice

A physician orders methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a child diagnosed with ADHD.Which information about this medication should the nurse provide to the parents?

• A)If one dose of Ritalin is missed,double the next dose.
• B)Administer Ritalin to the child after breakfast.
• C)Administer Ritalin to the child just prior to bedtime.
• D)A side effect of Ritalin is decreased ability to learn.

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Rate of Return

The improvement or reduction in the value of an investment within a specified interval, articulated as a percentage of the investment’s first cost.

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A calculation that determines the relative profitability of an investment, indicating the ratio of payoff to investment amount.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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