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

question 19

Multiple Choice

A physician orders methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (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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