Joey,age 8 Years,takes Methylphenidate (Ritalin)for Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

question 15

Multiple Choice

Joey,age 8 years,takes methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .His mother complains to the nurse that Joey has a very poor appetite,and she struggles to help him gain weight.Which teaching will the nurse provide?

• A)Administer Joey's medication immediately after meals.
• B)Administer Joey's medication at bedtime.
• C)Skip a dose of the medication when Joey does not eat anything.
• D)Assure Joey's mother that Joey will eat when he is hungry.

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