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.
B
The nurse should instruct the parents to administer Ritalin to the child after breakfast. Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant and can cause decreased appetite. Central nervous system stimulants can also temporarily interrupt growth and development.
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