A 10-Year-Old Will Be Started on Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Ritalin)therapy

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 10-year-old will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) therapy.What important baseline assessments should be done before this drug is started?

• A)Eye examination
• B)Height and weight
• C)Liver studies
• D)Cognitive function

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Behavior intended to harm or injure another individual, either physically or psychologically.

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