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The Mother of an Adolescent Receiving Methylphenidate (Concerta) for Attention

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The mother of an adolescent receiving methylphenidate (Concerta) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder tells the nurse that her son is better and asks why she can't just get refills on the prescription. What is the best response by the nurse?


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