A child has been ordered the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. What medication does the nurse expect?
1. Clonidine (Catapres)
2. Methamphetamide (Desoxyn)
3. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
4. Pemoline (Cylert)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Clonidine (Catapres) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Rationale 2: Methamphetamide (Desoxyn) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Rationale 3: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Rationale 4: Pemoline (Cylert) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Global Rationale: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. Clonidine (Catapres) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. Methamphetamide (Desoxyn) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. Pemoline (Cylert) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
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