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

question 2

Multiple Choice

A 10-year-old patient will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) therapy. The nurse will perform which essential baseline assessment before this drug is started?

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

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