The mother of a child who is taking methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) tells the school nurse that she is administering an over-the-counter (OTC) cough syrup to her son. Which response by the nurse would be appropriate?
A. "His cough could be a side effect of the Ritalin."
B. "Your son should never take any medicine, even if it's OTC."
C. "You may administer a small amount of OTC cough syrup without a problem, but not for more than 3 days."
D. "I think that you should stop giving this medicine to your son until I can check its content with the pharmacy."
Ans: D. "I think that you should stop giving this medicine to your son until I can check its content with the pharmacy."
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