A child is taking amphetamine mixed salts (Adderall) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse is teaching the family when to administer the medication to their child
A which of the following times does the nurse tell the parents to give the medication? 1. At bedtime
2. Before lunch
3. With the evening meal
4. Early in the a.m.
4. Early in the a.m.
Rationale:
Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.
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